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Jamie Carter

April's full 'Pink Moon' rises this weekend — here's how to see it, and why it's so special

A pink full moon rising against the Toronto skyline.

On Saturday, April 12, look east at dusk to see the next full moon rise into the sky: the "Pink Moon".

April's full moon — the first of spring in the Northern Hemisphere — occurs as Earth gets between the sun and moon. Our natural satellite will be 100% illuminated at 8:22 p.m. EDT on April 12, rising in the east during dusk, shining all night before setting in the west at dawn. If you miss that event, the moon will also appear bright and full on Friday and Sunday.

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