Skies across Australia will be lit up by a stunning Pink Moon this week
Aussies are being urged to look up this week, with April's full moon – known as the Pink Moon – set to peak tomorrow.
The Pink Moon reaches its apex at 1:11 pm AEDT on April 2, though the best viewing will be from around 7:30 pm AEDT as it rises higher in the evening sky.
But the spectacle comes with a caveat.
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The moon won’t actually appear pink tomorrow, but we will still be in for a treat. Getty
The Pink Moon won't actually appear pink, despite its name.
Instead, the moon will appear in its usual silvery tone, though dust or pollution can sometimes give it a faint rosy tint near the horizon.
The title Pink Moon comes from seasonal wildflowers that bloom in early spring across the Northern Hemisphere, rather than the moon's colour.
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In NSW, Victoria, ACT, and Tasmania, the best viewing starts from 7.30pm.
For precise moonrise and moonset times in your state, visit TimeAndDate.com.
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The April full moon is also known as the Paschal Moon, which determines the timing of Easter in many Christian calendars.
The Pink Moon is the fourth of 13 full moons lighting up the sky in 2026.
It follows last month's total lunar eclipse – often referred to as a "blood moon" – which drew attention across Australia as the moon took on a deep red hue during the rare celestial event.
For the best chance of viewing, clear skies and low light pollution will offer the clearest conditions, with darker areas outside the city providing the best views.
The next full moon, known as the Flower Moon, is set to rise on May 1.
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