Spectacular Pink Moon lights up UK night sky

Atmospheric image of full Moon photographed in night sky between parting of cloudsBBC Weather Watchers / Frances B
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Skygazers have captured stunning shots of this month's full Moon, known as the Pink Moon, as it lit up skies on Thursday morning (2 April).

Officially reaching its peak at 03:12 BST, the Pink Moon became the fourth full Moon of 2026, following the Wolf Moon, Snow Moon and Worm Moon.

Full Moon visible in twilight just above rocky hill ridge with sheep in distanceBBC Weather Watchers / kitegirl

The Pink Moon appears low on the horizon over western Scotland in the early hours of Thursday

While not pink in colour, the name of the April full Moon harks back to ancient traditions before the advent of the modern calendar.

Image of full Moon photographed in night skyBBC Weather Watchers / Goodwalkerme

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Used to mark the changing seasons, the names typically relate to significant events in nature and agriculture.

Orange coloured full Moon peaks out behind silhouetted buildingsBBC Weather Watchers / Frances B

In this case, the Pink Moon refers to the pink phlox flower which blooms widely across North America at this time of year.

Full Moon photographed behind a tree in dark night skyBBC Weather Watchers / Graham's Vista

Clear skies in the Midlands overnight provided a spectacular view of April's full Moon

Close up of Moon's surfaceBBC Weather Watchers / Coastal JJ

Crystal clear detail captured of Moon's surface

If you missed your chance to catch the full Moon this morning, you will have two opportunities next month when the Flower Moon rises on 1 May followed by the Blue Moon on 31 May.

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