The Pink Moon, the fourth full moon of 2024, is set to rise in the sky this week from Monday to Wednesday (April 22-24). On Tuesday (April 23), the full moon will be at its peak, shining brightly in the constellation Virgo near Spica, one of the brightest stars in the night sky. The moon will also appear bright and full on Monday and Wednesday. This coincides with the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, potentially outshining the annual display of shooting stars. The best time to view the shower will be on April 22 when the moon is lowest, just before dawn.
In North America, Tuesday will offer the best view of the full moon as it rises in the east near sunset. To catch a glimpse of this celestial event, check local moonrise and moonset times and find a spot with a clear view of the eastern horizon. The Pink Moon gets its name from blooming flowers in this season. It is also known as Breaking Ice Moon, Budding Moon, Awakening Moon, Egg Moon, Red Grass Appearing Sprouting Grass Moon, Blackberry Flower Moon or Big Leaves Moon.
In Judaism, this full moon is known as Passover Moon (Pesach), marking
