The Pink Moon is the name given to the full moon in April each year, so it happens once annually around mid-to-late April (or very early April some years), depending on the year.

When is the Pink Moon in 2026?

For 2026, the Pink Moon (the April full moon) reaches its peak on April 2, 2026 at about 02:11 UTC , which is late evening on April 1 in the Americas and the early hours of April 2 in Europe, Africa, and much of Asia. It will look full for roughly a day before and after that time, so you can comfortably watch it on the nights of April 1–3, 2026.

Quick viewing tips

  • Look toward the eastern horizon around local moonrise time on the night of April 1 or April 2.
  • It may look yellow-orange near the horizon because of Earth’s atmosphere, not actually pink.
  • You do not need a telescope; a clear, dark sky and an open view to the east are enough.

Why is it called the Pink Moon?

The Pink Moon name comes from the blooming of pink wildflowers (especially pink phlox) that appear in early spring in North America, not from the moon itself turning pink. Traditional almanacs popularized these seasonal names, and different cultures have their own titles like Sprouting Grass Moon, Egg Moon, or Pesach (Passover) Moon for the same full moon.

“When is the Pink Moon?” has become a trending seasonal search every spring, as people pair skywatching with spring festivals, Easter, and Passover plans.

Other upcoming/ recent Pink Moons

  • 2024: Full Pink Moon on April 23, 2024, visible and bright from about April 22–24.
  • 2025: Full Pink Moon around the evening of April 12, 2025 (UTC), with great views into the morning of April 13 in India and Asia.
  • 2027: Next Pink Moon after 2026 lands on April 20, 2027 in the evening (local time in places like New York).

Mini “story” way to remember it

Imagine the year as a 12‑chapter sky calendar. April’s chapter opens with the first thick blossoms on the ground and one bright full moon above. That spring full moon is the Pink Moon —it shows up once a year, around early to late April, just as the world is trading winter gray for new color.

TL;DR: The Pink Moon is simply April’s full moon; in 2026 it peaks on April 2, 2026 at 02:11 UTC (late on April 1 in the Americas), and it’s named after spring pink wildflowers, not its color.

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