How To See Pink Full ‘Minimoon’ This Weekend [Video]

Lunar enthusiasts can get a view the first full moon of spring, known as the Pink Moon, this weekend.

The full moon will occur on April 12 at 8:22 p.m. ET, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the oldest almanac in the United States, dating to 1792.

“For the best view of this stunning spring Moon, head to an open area and watch as it rises above the horizon. At this moment, it will appear larger than usual due to the Moon illusion and take on a beautiful golden hue,” the almanac says. The moon illusion is an optical effect where the moon appears larger near the horizon.

The full moon takes place about 22 hours before reaching apogee, which happens on April 13 at 6:49 p.m. ET. Apogee is the point when the moon is farthest from Earth. The full moon is categorized as a “micromoon”—the opposite of a supermoon—when it …