Skygazers in the UK are in for a treat tonight, as the ‘Pink Moon ‘ is set to light up the skies – along with a unique ‘blue giant’ star. This month’s full moon is known as the Pink ...

Everything to know about April’s full Pink Moon, ... In fact, the Spica is one of the 20 brightest stars in the night sky. Why is it called the Pink Moon? Andrew Turner - Getty Images.

Pink Moon: Exact time to see April's full moon and giant star this weekend It's good news for stargazers as April's first full moon, the Pink Moon, will be visible across the UK this weekend.

The Pink Moon will be joined by Spica, the brightest star in the constellation Virgo, which can be spotted above and to the left of the full moon, according to BBC Sky at Night.

Attention star gazers!This month's full moon will be a Pink Moon.Cincinnati astronomer Dean Regas says each month's full moon has a traditional nickname, and the full moon for April comes from how ...

The Night Sky This Week: April 7-13, 2025. The stars and constellations of spring may be dominating the night sky, but we’re about to lose them to a full moon.

Above and to the left of the Pink Moon on Saturday will be a bright star called Spica, which lies in the constellation Virgo. It is the 16th brightest star in the whole night sky, giving off ...

A Full Pink Moon is on the rise, folks. On Saturday, April 12th, at 8:22 p.m. EST, the moon will reach peak illumination at 23 degrees of Libra.

The pink full moon in Libra rises on 13 April. This “micromoon” appears smaller than average, due to the moon being farther away from Earth than usual. Since the moon is in apogee to our planet, the ...

In addition to the beautiful view of the pink moon, stargazers will also get to see the star Spica – a massive blue giant. To find it, look for the big dipper and follow its handle to find the ...

When is the best time to see the Pink Moon? You’ll also be able to see a bright star (Picture: Sky and Telescope) The best time to see the full moon is Sunday morning at 1.22 am, when the Moon ...