Why is April's full Moon called 'Pink Moon'?

April's full Moon which will be visible today and tomorrow is known as 'Pink Moon'. As per The Old Farmer's Almanac, April's full Moon often corresponded with early springtime blooms of a wildflower native to eastern North America, Phlox subulata, which also went by the name 'moss pink'. Hence, April's full Moon came to be known as 'Pink Moon'.

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