April 12 Pink Micromoon: 2025's Smallest Full Moon

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April's Pink Moon will shine as 2025's smallest full moon on April 12, appearing 14% smaller and 30% dimmer than a supermoon due to its position at apogee.

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Despite its name, the Pink Moon won't actually appear pink—it references the blooming of wild ground phlox, one of North America's earliest spring wildflowers.

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UK stargazers can catch this celestial event rising at 9:08 PM BST on Saturday, with peak brightness hitting at 1:22 AM early Sunday morning.

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Finding a dark spot away from city lights offers the best chance to observe this micromoon, with binoculars or telescopes revealing lunar details invisible to the naked eye.

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The April full moon determines Easter's date (April 20, 2025), while also holding significance for Hindu celebrations of Hanuman Jayanti and Buddhist Bak Poya observances.

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When the moon sits at its farthest point from Earth—approximately 252,000 miles away—its weakened gravitational pull creates smaller tidal ranges compared to supermoons.

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Micromoons occur 2-3 times yearly but receive less attention than their super-sized counterparts, offering a perfect chance to connect with ancient traditions that tracked seasons by lunar cycles.

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