Editorial photo #13529043 Human Interest

Pink Moon April - Micro Moon - 2026

The 2026 Pink Moon, April's full moon and the first full moon of spring, appears as a ''micro moon'' because it coincides with the moon's farthest point from Earth (apogee), making it look slightly smaller and dimmer than a typical full moon. Other names include Breaking Ice Moon, Budding Moon, Awakening Moon, Egg Moon, and Paschal Moon. It is named after Phlox subulata, a pink spring wildflower, and symbolizes renewal and growth. The Pink Moon is seen rising through tree branches, moringa oleifera fruits, and a DTH (Direct-to-Home) connection dish antenna in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 2, 2026. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13529043
Date taken: 2 April 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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No People Pink Moon 2026 April full moon spring micro moon apogee farthest point Earth smaller dimmer Breaking Ice Moon Budding Moon Awakening Moon Egg Moon Paschal Moon Phlox subulata wildflower renewal growth tree branches moringa oleifera fruits DTH Direct-to-Home dish antenna Tehatta West Bengal India Soumyabrata Roy NurPhoto 02/04/2026.