The world is all set to witness yet another celestial spectacle with Pink Moon. Pink Moon has been breaking the internet ever since NASA has confirmed that the night sky around the world will be illuminated by it. It is called 'Pink Moon' because at this time pink flowers called Phlox Subulata bloom in North America. It has been given this name from this flower. It is also called the Paschal Moon and Micromoon. The date of Easter is also decided by its appearance. The Pink Moon will illuminate the sky on Saturday and Sunday depending upon the country. Now, the question arises when to watch Pink Moon in India. Below is all you need to know-
Pink Moon Visibility in India
As per reports, the enchanting Pink Moon will be visible in India on the morning of Sunday, April 13, 2025. While it is expected to peak Pink Moon will be visible around 8:22 pm EDT on Saturday, April 12, skywatchers in India can catch a glimpse of it around 5:00 am IST on Sunday. Notably, you don't need any special equipment, just step out onto your balcony, rooftop or even catch it from your window to witness this celestial beauty.
What is Pink Moon?
The full moon seen in the month of April is called the Pink Moon. It can be understood from the light spectrum. There are seven colors in the light spectrum - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. This is why sometimes the colour of the moon appears red or blue. The air around the Earth can change the color of the moon to an extent by blocking or spreading some colors of light. This is the reason for this phenomenon.
This Pink Moon will be a micro moon. This means that the moon will be at its farthest distance from the Earth. This place is called Apogee. Because of this, the moon looks a little smaller and dimmer than usual at night. Supermoon takes place when the moon is closest to the Earth. During this time they appear big and bright. Micromoons are known for their serene beauty.