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Discover when, how and where to watch the smallest full moon of the year take center stage on April 12. April's full Pink Moon, the smallest of 2025, rises on April 12. (Image credit: Vicki Smith via Getty Images) Skywatchers, get ready for a dazzling lunar display this weekend: April's full moon, known as the Pink Moon or Paschal Moon, will rise on the evening of Saturday

Prepare for the Full Pink Moon—and the Paschal Moon! Step outside on Saturday, April 12, to witness April’s full Pink Moon. This Paschal Moon marks the first full Moon of spring and is used to determine the date of Easter. This month also brings a micromoon. Curious about how it compares to a supermoon? Discover the story behind the “Pink Moon” and what makes this lunar event unique.

Also known as the 'Paschal Moon,' April's full 'Pink Moon' will rise alongside Spica, one of the brightest stars in the night sky, on April 12. April's full moon will shine close to Spica, the brightest star in the constellation Virgo. (Image credit: Katrin Ray Shumakov via Getty Images) On Saturday, April 12, look east at dusk to see the next full moon rise into the s

The full moon will occult the star Spica in the Virgo constellation this month. April's full moon is the Pink Moon, rising April 12. It will also be a micromoon, appearing slightly smaller than usual. (Image credit: Getty Images) The full moon of April, called the Pink Moon or Paschal Moon, will occur in the eastern U.S. during the evening hours of April 12, at 8:22 p.m. E

We still don't have a full understanding of the evolution of the Earth-moon system. (Image credit: Elen11/Getty Images) This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. Joshua Davies, Professor of Earth and atmospheric sciences, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM

  In 2025, approximately 10,000 active satellites orbit Earth, a number that has grown rapidly due to advancements in space technology and the rise of mega-constellations like SpaceX’s Starlink. While this surge has enhanced global communication, navigation, and scientific research, it has also intensified concerns about space debris, posing a serious threat to operational spacecraft and

The so-called Hycean planet K2–18 b is around twice the size of Earth and orbits in the habitable zone of a star located 120 light-years from our solar system. An illustration of the exoplanet K2–18 b, which dwells in the habitable zone of its star and is now known to have carbon-based molecules in its atmosphere. (Image credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, Joseph Olmsted (STScI))

The partial solar eclipse of March 2025 did not disappoint as observers turned their eyes and cameras to the sky. Partial solar eclipse from Nuuk, Greenland, March 29, 2025. (Image credit: Leon Neal/Getty Images) This morning (March 29), during a partial solar eclipse, the moon bit off more than it could chew, taking a dramatic 'bite' out of the sun. From crisp crescent-sh

Weather could be an issue for many, but there are locations that will have a "fair chance" (about 40 to 60 percent) of getting a view of the partial eclipse. A partial solar eclipse is seen as the sun rises behind the Delaware Breakwater Lighthouse on June 10, 2021 in Lewes, Delaware.  (Image credit: Aubrey Gemignani/NASA via Getty Images) A partial solar eclipse is coming

Here's everything you need to know to make the most of the partial solar eclipse on March 29, as the moon takes a 'bite' out of the sun. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A partial solar eclipse will be visible across eastern North America and Europe on March 29. Find out when, where and how to