How to See the Pink Moon in Montana This Month

• The first full moon of Spring is set for this month and holds special significance to Easter
• The event is often referred to as the Pink Moon or Paschal Moon
• Check out gallery for every full moon coming in 2025 to keep track of each

How to See the Pink Moon in Montana This Month

The first celestial event of Spring in Montana is fast approaching.  And it also signifies when Easter falls within the month of April.

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The "Pink Moon" is the first full moon of the springtime, and in Montana, the Big Sky will be the perfect place to view just how large the moon can become.

It Won't Be Pink in Our Montana Sky, but it will Be Bright

The Pink Moon isn't really pink.  The name actually comes from a flower with pink flowers.  According to The Farmer's Almanac:

The name comes from the early spring bloom of a wildflower native to eastern North America commonly known as creeping phlox or moss phlox. This flower, often called “moss pink,” was in full bloom around April’s full Moon.

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The Pink Moon also helps decide which day Easter is celebrated on.  The Almanac states:

April’s ecclesiastical full Moon occurs after the ecclesiastical spring equinox making it the Paschal Moon. As the first full Moon of the season, it will determine the date of Easter this year.

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When to Watch the Pink Moon Under the Big Sky of Montana

This year's full Pink Moon occurs on April 12, 2025, at 10:22 p.m. MDT.  The Farmer's Almanac recommends to head to an open area and watch as it rises above the horizon.