Tonight, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the full moon will occur at 10:12 p.m. EDT, as the lunar disk sits opposite the sun, fully lit by its rays.
April’s full moon is often called the “Pink Moon,” in reference to the lavender-pink bloom of the ground-covering perennial plant phlox sublata, which blooms around this time of year in parts of the U. S. The plant is also called Creeping Phlox or Moss Phlox.
When to See the April Full Moon
Gaze east at sunset today, to witness the fully-lit disk of the Pink Moon climbing slowly over the spring horizon. The surface of Earth’s natural satellite will likely adopt a yellow-orange hue, while close to the horizon at moonrise (and moonset.) Light reflected from its surface will be scattered and filtered, during a prolonged journey through our planet’s atmosphere.
The April full moon is not a Supermoon, although it will appear particularly large while close to the horizon–thanks to a phenomenon known as the “moon illusion.” Our brain tricks us into thinking that it is larger while close to the ground, as opposed to when it is overhead. Try to find a viewing spot with a clear view to the east and wrap up warmly. Spring may be here, but the evenings still hold a little of winter chill.