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April's full moon is called the "Pink Moon" not because of its color, which will in reality have more of a golden hue, but because of the pink flower, known as creeping phlox or moss phlox, that was in full bloom during the month's full moon, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.
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April's Full Pink Moon of 2026 Won't Have a Rosy Hue but Will Still Glow — Here's What to Know
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