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Pink Moon peaks as a micromoon tonight

16:00
12 April 2025

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Pink Moon peaks as a micromoon tonight

Full moon close upFebruary's Snow Moon was captured in its full glory in Lowestoft, Suffolk. - © Elaine High

April's full moon, known as the Pink Moon, is set to peak overnight, but may look smaller than your typical full moon.

Peaking at 01:22 am early Saturday morning, the Pink Moon is also a micromoon. Typically, appearing 14% smaller and 30% dimmer than an average supermoon.

The term "micromoon" is used to describe a full moon that occurs near the farthest point in the Moon's orbit around the Earth, known as the apogee.

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