April's full moon — a micromoon — will be the smallest and faintest of the year when it peaks this Saturday. The big picture: The Moon, which is known as a Pink Moon, Paschal Moon and Passover Moon, sets the date for Easter.

April’s full pink moon dazzled skywatchers on April 12, 2025, rising just after sunset to illuminate Here are the best photos of the full moon worldwide.

The Farmer's Almanac states that the name is derived from the early spring bloom of a North American wildflower called " Phlox subulata ," commonly known moss phlox. "This flower, often called 'moss pink,' was in full bloom around April’s full moon," the Farmer's Almanac said.