Mark Your Calendars: April's Pink Full Moon is Coming Soon!

The first full moon of spring, known as the pink moon, will reach its peak illumination at 12:34 a.m. EDT on April 6. Despite its name, the moon won't appear pink, but could instead appear yellow or orange due to the angle of the light and its interaction with Earth's atmosphere. Those living in the central and southeastern U.S. will have the best chances to see the full pink moon early Thursday, while cloud cover in the Northeast will limit chances for skygazers.