April Full Moon

by Peter Geiger | Thursday, April 17th, 2008 | From: Farmers' Almanac Blog

There are few things in the sky more beautiful than a Full Moon. In April the Moon is Full on the 20th at 6:25am (EDT). It’s not really a pink moon but has been known by many a a Full Pink Moon. This designation came from the herb moss pink, or wild ground phlox, which is one of the earliest widespread flowers of the spring. And, yes, it is pink.

Moon names came from a variety of Native American tribes. So, there is no one name. Depending upon the tribe location other names, the moon has been referred to this month also include the Full Egg Moon, Full Fish Moon and the Full Sprouting Grass Moon. Enjoy the April Full Pink Moon on Sunday.

Peter Geiger is the Editor of the Farmers' Almanac. Read his full biography here.

1 comment

1 Eleanor { 02.03.10 at 7:48 am }: Leave the names alone/\!! They are just right as they are and been that way for a long time

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