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This weekend, sky-watchers can enjoy a rare celestial event—the pink micromoon—set to appear on April 12. Despite its name, the pink moon won’t actually be pink; it gets its title from the herb moss pink, an early spring flower in the U.S., as named by Native American tribes and later popularized by the Maine Farmer’s Almanac. As the first full moon of spring, it holds seasonal significance and is tied to longstanding traditions.

The term “micromoon” refers to a full moon that appears smaller and dimmer because it occurs near the moon’s apogee, the point in its orbit farthest from Earth. This is the opposite of a supermoon. Since this month’s full moon arrives about 22 hours before apogee, it will appear around 14% smaller and 30% dimmer. To best view the pink micromoon, find a spot with minimal light pollution and clear skies. The moon will reach its peak at 8:22 p.m. EDT on Saturday, and watching it rise above the horizon will offer the most striking view, appearing larger and golden due to the moon illusion.