Why is the full moon in April called the Pink Moon? It’s not because it is pinker, but because wild woodland phlox (Phlox divaricata), one of the earliest native plants to flower, comes into bloom in many regions in April (and in May in other areas). April’s full moon is also called the Fish Moon, Egg Moon, and Sprouting Grass Moon. These names were assigned to the moons by native American tribes, which in turn passed them along to the early colonists.
Full Pink Moon over Niles Pond
Good Harbor Beach
One more from Niles Pond
April’s Pink Moon from the Farmer’s Almanac illustrating woodland phlox
Good Morning Gloucester 