Spring has finally arrived, and with it comes a stunning “Pink Moon” that is expected to illuminate Miami skies on Thursday, April 6.
This moon happens to be the first full moon of the spring season, meaning it’s also a Paschal Full Moon — the moon that determines what date Easter falls on each year.
Don’t expect the moon to turn pink, however. It gets its name from the early springtime blooms of a wildflower native to eastern North America Phlox subulata, a.k.a. “moss pink.” Phlox can range in color from light pink to violet.
What you will see is a golden (or even orange!) hue as the full moon rises above the horizon.
The Pink Moon will make its way into the sky on Wednesday, April 5th, and is expected to reach peak visibility at 12:37 a.m. EST on April 6th, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
So make sure to keep your eyes peeled for the celestial sighting! The Old Farmer’s Almanac suggests you find an open area for the best viewing of the moon, as it rises just above the horizon, at which point it will appear its biggest.
The next full moon is set to take place on May 5, and it’ll keep up with the spring theme. It’s called the “Flower Moon,” marking the time of year when everything is in bloom.