Why Is It Called the Pink Moon Anyway?

Ever wonder why the date of Easter isn't on a consistent Sunday? As Easter approaches on April 5, 2026, we'll describe how Easter's date is related to a long-held tradition of connecting the date to one of spring's most significant celestial events, the Pink Moon. Here's why the Pink Moon is so important.

Why It's Called the Pink Moon

Its name might intrigue you to get a glimpse of a bright pink shining object in the night sky, but if that's what you are expecting, you might be disappointed. It will be a normal full moon, just like any other night.

Its name comes from the Farmer's Almanac, where the "Pink Moon" gets its name from the early spring bloom of Phlox subulata, also known as creeping phlox or moss phlox.