ToplineApril’s full pink moon rose into twilight skies around the world on Wednesday, April 1, glowing orange as it climbed above city skylines, mountain ranges and historic landmarks — just as NASA’s Artemis II mission launched four astronauts to the moon. The pink moon is named after creeping phlox, one of the first spring wildflowers to bloom in eastern North America — not because the moon turns pink. The full moon (Pink Moon) is seen in the evening skies over Warsaw, Poland on 01 April, 2026. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty ImagesWhy It’s Called The ‘paschal Moon’ This YearApril’s full moon is traditionally known as the pink moon, sprouting grass moon, egg moon, breaking ice moon, frog moon and sucker moon. The full pink moon pictured behind the giant Mercedes-Benz logo in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany, on early April 1, 2026 on the eve of April full moon, also known as "Pink Moon".

Source: Forbes April 02, 2026 18:16 UTC