The first full moon in the spring, known as Pink Moon, rises on Friday, April 12, 2025 and offers a spectacular view of North America and beyond.

Although it does not actually appear pink, the moon’s name comes from the pink phlox flowers that bloom in early spring, signaling the arrival of the season.

Full Moon reaches its peak at. 20.23 EDT Saturday, April 12.

It will rise in the eastern sky just an hour before the top of the full moon in some regions, making this a rare occurrence.

The best time to see the pink moon will be during its climb right after sunset when it looks bigger and more vibrant because of a phenomenon called “Moon Illusion.” This optical illusion makes the moon look bigger and brighter as it rises over the horizon.

For those in eastern North America, including New York and Los Angeles, the moon will rise close to sunset. In New York, Sunset is at. 19.32 EDT, with Moonrise at. 19.31 Edt.

In Los Angeles, sunset will occur at. 19.22 pdt, and the moon rises at. 19.26 pdt. Meanwhile, in London, the moon rises at. 20.52 BST Sunday 13 April after sunset at. 19.53

Pink Moon in Pakistan

In Pakistan, Pink Moon will be visible on Sunday, April 13 with Moonrise at. 21:08 UTC in Karachi.

The full moon will be visible all night as it rises in the east at sunset and sits in the west at sunrise.

This full moon is also important for its connection to Easter. It is “Paschal Moon”, the first full moon after Spring Equinox that determines the date of Easter. This year, Easter falls on Sunday, April 20.

Looking ahead, the next full moon will be the flower moon on May 12, 2025. There are a total of 12 full moons in 2025, including three super municipalities and two total lunar eclipses, with a visible in Karachi on 7-8. September.