The Pink Moon 2026 is on Wednesday, April 1. It will be the fourth full moon of 2026.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, so the moon looks completely illuminated. It happens about once a month or 29.53 days on average, also called a synodic month.
Ready to dive a little deeper into the Full Pink Moon of 2026? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts about it.
Get ready for 2026’s Pink Moon in April
The April Pink Moon is on Wednesday, April 1st. The Pink Moon will be the fourth full moon of the year.
The April 1 Pink Moon is the first full moon of Spring as the first to occur after the Spring Equinox, also called the Vernal Equinox. Depending on the year, the April Pink Moon will either be the first or second full moon of Spring.
When is the Full Pink Moon in 2026?
The peak of the Full Pink Moon is 10:12 PM EDT on April 1st. The moon will look fairly full the day before and after. The April 1 Pink Moon will be the full moon in Libra.
Related: Learn more about the Pink Moon in 2027.
Names for the April Full Moon
The April full moon is commonly referred to as the Full Pink Moon. The name comes from a pink herb moss that would flower that was widespread at that time of year.
As with the moons in other months, there are additional nicknames for April’s full moon. They include the Egg Moon, Sprouting Grass Moon, and Full Fish Moon. The Fish Moon generally comes from the coastal indigenous tribes.
They all have a common tie to the spring season as new flowers start to bloom and the fish begin to spawn.
Will there be a lunar eclipse during the Pink Moon?
No, there will not be a lunar eclipse during the Pink Moon in 2026. The Worm Moon and Sturgeon Moon will each have a Total Lunar Eclipse, also called a Blood Moon.
Will there a full supermoon during the full moon?
No, there will be not be a full supermoon in April. The 2026 super full moons will be during the Wolf Moon, Beaver Moon, and Cold Moon.
A full supermoon is a full moon that nearly coincides with the closest point at which the Moon comes to Earth in its orbit, called perigee. The moon will have a larger-than-usual appearance. There isn’t an official definition of the exact distance the moon needs to be to be called a supermoon. It’s approximately 360,000 kilometers or closer, depending on the definition.
Moon Phases for the Pink Moon
Below are the four core moon phases for the April Pink Moon, including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. The lunar cycle for the full moon will start in March and end in April.
| Phase | Date & Time | Season |
|---|---|---|
| New Pink Moon | Wed, March 18, 9:23 p.m. EDT | Winter |
| First Quarter | Wed, March 25, 3:18 p.m. EDT | Spring |
| Full Pink Moon | Wed, April 1, 10:12 p.m. EDT | Spring |
| Last Quarter | Fri, April 10, 12:52 a.m. EDT | Spring |
Full Moons this Year in 2026
The Pink Moon is one of the thirteen full moons this year. The others are
- Wolf Moon 2026 was in January
- Snow Moon 2026 was in February
- Worm Moon 2026 was in March
- Flower Moon 2026 is in May
- Blue Moon 2026 is at the end of May
- Strawberry Moon 2026 is in June
- Buck Moon 2026 is in July
- Sturgeon Moon 2026 is in August
- Harvest Moon 2026 is in September
- Hunter’s Moon 2026 is in October
- Beaver Moon 2026 is in November
- Cold Moon 2026 is in December
Sources
The dates and times provided by NASA are set to United States (USA) Eastern Time for states including New York and Florida, adjusted for Daylight Saving Time for part of the year. Since you may be in a different time zone, the exact dates may shift for your calendar.