A unique astronomical event is about to take place over the D.C. region. On Sunday, April 27th, a rare and small full moon, known as the “full pink micromoon,” will be visible in the night sky. This moon is notable for its smallest angular diameter among this year’s full moons and is also at its farthest distance from Earth.
The full pink micromoon rises at 8:22 p.m. in the east-southeast direction, accompanied by a noticeable bright star Spica to its upper left. Binoculars will enhance the viewing experience, while smartphone or camera pictures can capture this rare moment. Even though it’s expected to be quite bright on Sunday night, it will still be worth taking a peek.
This is just one of the many interesting sky events happening in April. Stay up-to-date with astronomy news and updates by following Greg Redfern on Facebook, Bluesky, or his daily blog. Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here.
Source: https://wtop.com/the-space-place/2025/04/will-dc-area-clouds-block-the-view-of-this-months-full-pink-moon