A rare micromoon will be visible in the Northern and Southern hemispheres this month, offering a unique opportunity for sky-gazers to observe the moon at its farthest point from Earth. The micromoon, which is about 30,000 miles farther away than the largest supermoon of the year, will appear smaller and dimmer than usual.
According to NASA planetary scientist Dr. Noah Petro, the moon’s orbit is not perfect and varies in distance from Earth throughout the year. The April full moon is expected to be the smallest of three micromoons in 2025, with the next one occurring in May.
To get the best view of this event, astronomers recommend using binoculars or a telescope and finding a spot with minimal light pollution. However, the difference between a micromoon and supermoon may be subtle for casual viewers.
The April full moon is also significant due to its “pink moon” name, which is derived from the blooming wildflowers in eastern and central United States around the same time. This month’s micromoon will appear about 6% smaller than the average full moon.
In addition to this rare celestial event, several other notable astronomical occurrences are happening in 2025, including meteor showers and eclipse events. The Farmers’ Almanac has listed eight more full moons for this year, with supermoons occurring in October, November, and December.
A total lunar eclipse will be visible from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, parts of eastern South America, Alaska, and Antarctica on September 7-8, while a partial solar eclipse will occur on September 21.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/12/science/full-pink-moon-april/index.html