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The April “Pink Moon”: Why Is It Called That?
April’s full moon is traditionally known as the “Pink Moon.” The reason has nothing to do with its actual color: the moon, of course, does not turn pink. The name comes from Native American traditions, which associated this full moon with the blooming of a spring wildflower with a distinctive pink blossom. In short, it was a sign of nature awakening after winter.
After the last full moon of 2026—the third of the year, which took place on March 3—the lunar cycle resumed with the new moon (March 19) and the gradual waxing of…
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