Skywatchers across Pakistan are in for a celestial treat as the first full moon of spring, known as the Pink Moon, will illuminate the night sky on Sunday, April 13. Despite its name, the moon won’t actually appear pink. The term “Pink Moon” originates from pink wildflowers (phlox) that bloom during early spring in North America.
Best Time to View the Pink Moon in Pakistan
The full moon is expected to rise in Karachi at approximately 9:08 p.m. UTC and will remain visible throughout the night. It will rise in the eastern sky at sunset and set in the west at sunrise.
The best viewing time is just after sunset when the moon appears larger and brighter near the horizon, an effect known as the moon illusion, caused by our brain perceiving the moon as bigger when it’s close to the horizon.
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Religious Significance: The Paschal Moon
This full moon also holds religious importance and is referred to as the Paschal Moon, which is the first full moon after the spring equinox. It is used to calculate the date of Easter, which will fall on April 20, 2025, this year.
What’s Next: Full Moon Calendar for 2025
Following the Pink Moon, the next full moon—called the Flower Moon—will occur on May 12, 2025.
In total, 12 full moons will appear in 2025, including:
- Three supermoons
- Two total lunar eclipses
One of these lunar eclipses will be visible in Karachi between September 7 and 8, offering yet another remarkable night-sky experience later this year.
