The full moon on April 12, 2025, is a special one.
Here are all the facts you need.
But it will be tinier and dimmer, earning it the moniker of “micromoon.”
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In fact, it will be the smallest full moon in all of 2025.
What Is a Micromoon?
It’s a subtle difference, but devoted moon watchers may decipher it.
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Why Is the April Micromoon the Smallest of the Year?
However, micro full moons can occur at slightly different distances from the apogee.
Why Is It Called a Pink Moon?
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It’s also known as the Paschal Moon because itsets the date for Easter.
Other nicknames include the Egg Moon, the Fish Moon, and the Sprouting Grass Moon, theAlmanac reports.
What Is the Best Time to See the Pink Micromoon?
The moon will reach its full illumination at 8:22 p.m. Checktimeanddate.comfor when the moon rises and sets in your location.
Find an unobstructed viewpoint, look toward the eastern horizon, and enjoy.
