Moon
Pink Full Moon
13/04/25 10:02
Last night into early morning was the Pink Full Moon. It is the first of Spring and the smallest of the full moons being the farthest from Earth or at apogee.
The Pink Moon gets its name from the vibrant moss phlox (Phlox subulata), a wildflower that blooms in April. Known as moss pink, this flower carpets the ground in hues of rosy pink, signaling the arrival of spring. So, while the moon won’t exactly be pink, it’ll surely make you think of the fresh, colorful burst of life happening here on Earth.
This moon has roots in centuries-old traditions. Native American tribes like the Algonquin called it the "Breaking Ice Moon" because it’s the time when ice melts and spring arrives. Other names, like the Tlingit’s “Budding Moon,” tie the full moon to new growth and fresh beginnings.
The Pink Moon gets its name from the vibrant moss phlox (Phlox subulata), a wildflower that blooms in April. Known as moss pink, this flower carpets the ground in hues of rosy pink, signaling the arrival of spring. So, while the moon won’t exactly be pink, it’ll surely make you think of the fresh, colorful burst of life happening here on Earth.
This moon has roots in centuries-old traditions. Native American tribes like the Algonquin called it the "Breaking Ice Moon" because it’s the time when ice melts and spring arrives. Other names, like the Tlingit’s “Budding Moon,” tie the full moon to new growth and fresh beginnings.
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