Sat Apr 12 21:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Micromoon and Pink Moon to Light Up the Night Sky This Saturday
**Washington, D.C.** – Stargazers are in for a treat this Saturday evening as a unique celestial event unfolds: a micromoon coinciding with a pink moon. This rare pairing will see the full moon appear smaller and dimmer than usual because it’s at its furthest point from Earth (approximately 251,000 miles away). While the “pink” in pink moon is a name derived from early spring wildflowers and not the moon’s actual color, the combination makes for a noteworthy astronomical occurrence.
The micromoon will reach peak illumination at 8:22 p.m. ET on Saturday and remain visible throughout the night, weather permitting. Cloud cover forecasts should be checked locally for optimal viewing conditions.
This is just the beginning of April’s lunar spectacle. On April 25th, a slender crescent moon will create a charming “smile” in the eastern pre-dawn sky with Venus and Saturn. Finally, a new supermoon, the closest of the year, will occur on April 27th, though it will be invisible from Earth.
First Piper 