India, April 11 -- The first full moon of spring, also known as the pink moon, will light up the sky on Saturday night, April 12. While the moon will not actually be pink in color, it is called the 'pink moon' in reference to the blooming of Phlox subulata (moss pink or creeping phlox), a vibrant wildflower that carpets eastern North America in early spring.

The full moon will be covered in soft orange hues and there is a slight chance it could be seen in the sky at the same time as the northern lights in some northern US states.

The full moon is also known as the Paschal Moon. It is used to determine the date of Easter (Pascha in Latin) each year. In 2025, Easter falls on Sunday, April 20.

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