Pink Moon 2025: Date, time and how to witness spring’s first full Moon, which will also be a micromoon event

PINK MOON: April's Full Pink Moon is named after pink phlox flowers blooming in spring. Native American names reflect thawing and new growth, while European names like Egg Moon and Budding Moon celebrate spring's renewal. Neo-Pagans call it Awakening Moon.

Under the heavens, there are times that are just right for reflection. One such time is offered by the night sky this April. On Saturday, April 12, 2025, sky gazers and seekers of the spirit will be treated to the Pink Moon, the first full moon of spring.

The Reason It's Known as the Pink Moon
One of the important events in the lunar calendar is the Pink Moon at 8:22 PM EDT (5:00 AM IST). The name is taken from Native American traditions, but it isn't actually pink. It commemorates the pink wildflower called moss phlox that blooms during the spring.

Based on this tradition, the moon's and Earth's natural rhythms are connected. The Pink Moon, as with most full moons, is a reflection of farm cycles and seasonal changes. As the first full moon after the spring equinox, it symbolizes harmony and renewal.

A Moment to Let Go and Begin Again
This moon phase is believed to be a powerful time for emotional cleansing and spiritual growth. It's a favorite time of year for people to let go of the old and be prepared for new beginnings. It's ideal for beginning new goals, creating vision boards, and setting intentions.
Emotions tend to be stirred up during this full moon. It assists individuals in finding healing and clarity by uncovering unresolved emotions. It also enhances a greater sense of self-awareness and emotional connection.

The Pink Moon, which occurs just following the equinox, is also seen as a symbol of balance of light and darkness. It promotes intellectual, physical, and spiritual balance. At this time, individuals might be attracted to journaling, meditation, or the burning of sage or incense to cleanse the environment.

What to Know When Observing the Pink Moon
Find an open, dark area away from urban lights to witness this celestial beauty. More detail is observable using binoculars or a portable telescope. Photographers can easily photograph moonscapes under full moon, especially when bounded by buildings, trees, or bodies of water.

For a view you won't soon forget, look up at the sky at dawn. The Pink Moon holds out the promise of a magical moment this spring, whether you're gazing speechlessly or employing the moonlight to make wishes.