The Pink Moon, also known as the Breaking Ice Moon, Budding Moon, Awakening Moon, and Egg Moon, is set to grace the sky this week from Monday to Wednesday (April 22-24). Tuesday (April 23) will be the fullest day of the moon, shining brightly in the constellation Virgo near Spica, one of the brightest stars in the night sky. The moon will also appear full and bright on Monday and Wednesday. This coincides with the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, potentially outshining the annual display of shooting stars. The best time to view the shower will be on April 22 when the moon is lowest, just before dawn.
In North America, Tuesday will be the best time to see the full moon as it rises in the east near sunset. Check local moonrise and moonset times to find the best spot with a clear view of the eastern horizon. The Pink Moon gets its name from blooming flowers in this season. In Judaism, it is known as Passover Moon (Pesach), marking
