Pink Micromoon Shines Over Landmarks Worldwide on April 12, 2025

On Saturday, April 12, 2025, skywatchers worldwide observed April's full moon, known as the Pink Moon, which was the year's only micromoon. The Pink Moon appeared smaller than usual because it coincided with the moon's apogee, its farthest point from Earth. The Pink Moon was visible over landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, the Statue of Liberty in New York City, and the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, as well as in cities including Toronto, Sydney, Prague, Istanbul, Ankara, and St. Petersburg. Photographers and astronomy enthusiasts captured images of the event. Despite its name, the Pink Moon did not appear pink; the name comes from the early spring bloom of the moss phlox wildflower in North America. The event is part of an almanac tradition where full moons are named based on seasonal occurrences. According to NASA, the Pink Moon reached peak illumination at 8:22 p.m. on April 12, 2025. The phenomenon, as the first full moon of spring, was widely observed and documented due to clear weather in many regions.