April’s full moon, known as “Pink Moon”, peaks on April 1: Why it won’t actually turn pink and the science behind it |
The ‘Pink Moon’ will occur in the night sky on April 1, 2026 – the culmination of a combination of lunar orbital mechanics and historical cultural significance. While the name indicates a radical colour change, it really reflects the rules of physics between our planet, the moon and the sun, along with plant cycles in…