The term "pink moon" actually comes from a plant called moss pink or creeping phlox, according to NASA. Native American tribes in the northeastern U.S. named the moon after the pink-colored plant ...

April “pink moon” is set to rise this weekend — and this year, it’s going to be a micromoon. The pink moon will reach peal illumination at 8:22 p.m. EDT Saturday in the United States, according to the ...

Every month, moongazers are treated to a full moon: when Earth’s natural satellite is balanced right between waxing and waning, appearing at its fullest and brightest. Based on Native American ...

The moon itself does not turn pink. However, this springtime name for the full moon has long been known in many countries.