Full moon April 2023

2023 - 4 - 6

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April's full pink moon will rise this week (CNN)

April's full moon, known as the pink moon, is named after the bright pink wildflower Phlox subulata that blooms in the spring. Batard Patrick/ABACA/Shutterstock.

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The Pink Full Moon Is Here, & Finding Balance Will Be Challenging (Refinery29)

The pink full moon in Libra occurs on April 5 at 9:34 p.m. PT and April 6 at 12:34 a.m. PT. As the first full moon of spring, this lunation forces us to ...

The planet of love is currently in the sign of Taurus (one of its preferred placements) and connects with dreamy Neptune in Pisces. It’s known to be a great protector against the negative influences of Algol. So there is an element of rawness and cruelty in the ether right now. With the moon and sun juxtaposing each other in the sky, we can expect a push and pull between the need to partner and the need to be free. Libra is the only sign of the zodiac that is represented by an inanimate object. We can expect to be a part of a lot of push and pull from both sides of the situation when dealing with matters of the heart.

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Pink Moon rises overnight tonight! Catch April's full moon in all its glory (Space.com)

The Pink Moon rises tonight (April 5) and peaks after midnight and during the early hours of Thursday (April 6).

[ best telescopes](https://www.space.com/15693-telescopes-beginners-telescope-reviews-buying-guide.html) and [ best binoculars](https://www.space.com/26021-best-binoculars.html) are also a great place to start. The Algonquin people refer to the April full moon as the "Breaking Ice Moon" and the Dakota tradition gives it the moniker "Moon When the Streams Are Again Navigable." This will lead to the next completely dark moon, or [new moon](https://www.space.com/17561-new-moon-explained-lunar-phases.html) phase, on April 20 according to [ Time and Date](https://www.timeanddate.com/moon/phases/). You can also see where astronauts, rovers and landers have ventured with our [Apollo landing sites observing guide](https://www.space.com/apollo-landing-sites-moon-observer-guide). [Farmer's Almanac](https://www.almanac.com/content/full-moon-april), the Pink Moon moniker is purely figurative in nature. The Tlingit and Oglala people refer to this full moon as the "Budding Moon of Plants and Shrubs" and the "Moon of the Red Grass Appearing" respectively, with these names also referencing the bloom of plant life. Don't forget a [moon filter](https://www.space.com/31048-how-to-observe-the-moon-telescope-binoculars.html)! April's full moon, also known as the Pink Moon, rises tonight (April 5), and will be visible in its full glory throughout the night. [the moon](https://www.space.com/55-earths-moon-formation-composition-and-orbit.html) will be fully illuminated, the portion of the lunar face lit by the sun will begin to recede, a process called "waning" by astronomers. By the time it is half illuminated, during the last quarter phase on April 13 it will rise at midnight and set around midday. The April Pink Moon takes its name from this springtime association which originates from Native American culture like many other [full moon names](https://www.space.com/39238-full-moon-names.html). We recommend the

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What time is the full moon tonight? When the April 2023 'Pink Moon ... (iNews)

The April 2023 full moon will reach its peak in the early hours of Thursday morning - but the weather in the UK doesn't look ideal for stargazers.

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How to see April's pink moon in the UK this week (Time Out)

Every moon in the lunar calendar has a name. Some are pretty and allusive, like the 'strawberry moon' in June – a good time to harvest strawbs – and others ...

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The April 2023 pink moon in Libra will force you to surrender to your ... (New York Post)

The "pink moon," otherwise known as the first full moon of the spring season, will reach its peak on Thursday April 6, 2023 at 12:35 a.m. EST.

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This Month's Full Pink Moon Will Highlight Our Relationships ... (mindbodygreen.com)

Aries season is well underway, and this week, we have a full "Pink" moon in Libra coming in as the first full moon of the astrological year.

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Why is it called the pink moon? Full moon April 2023 astrological ... (Sportskeeda)

The full moon for the month of April has been dubbed the Pink Moon, and it may be seen shining brilliantly on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

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