How to see tonight's pink supermoon, the largest full moon of 2020

[Judi Lynn]

By Laura Geggel - Associate Editor 4 hours ago

Here's why it's called a pink moon.

Tonight's pink moon must have not gotten the memo about social distancing; the moon will be the closest to Earth today than any other day of the year, making it the largest full moon of 2020.

Granted, the moon is more than the prerequisite 6 feet (1.8 meters) away from the closest (celestial) body during the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier today (April 7), at 2:08 p.m. EDT (1808 GMT), the moon was about 221,772 miles (356,907 kilometers) away from Earth, the closest it will be all year, according to Space.com, a Live Science sister site.

You can see the moon rise in the sky this evening (in New York, that happens at 7:05 p.m. local time). But the moon won't appear full until 10:35 p.m. EDT (0235 GMT), according to NASA. If you miss it, fret not — the moon will appear full on Wednesday night, as well.

Related: Glitzy photos of a supermoon

The pink moon is also a supermoon. It is about 0.1% closer to Earth than the March full moon was, making it the most super of the supermoons for 2020, NASA reported. Moreover, this pink supermoon will appear 7% larger than an average full moon.

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[niyad]

1. Thank you for this. Set my reminder for viewing t.onight.

[Judi Lynn]

5. So welcome, niyad. I've never seen one like this, myself. Thank you. n/t

[DarthDem]

2. Thanks for this!

The moon is so beautiful and comforting, particularly in tough times.

[Judi Lynn]

6. I was stunned to read this event happens right before every Easter. Didn't know! Thanks, DarthDem.nt

[c-rational]

3. Thanks for this and all your posts JL.

[Judi Lynn]

7. I scared myself realizing this was the night a few minutes ago, and I hadn't posted this, yet!

Very kind of you, c-rational. Thanks, a lot.

[3catwoman3]

4. Unfortunately, it is overcast and due to start...

...raining where we live.

[Judi Lynn]

8. Whoa, catwoman. I know the feeling because I've been through the same thing.

There will be a video live-stream on this page in several minutes, I hope, which should make it more real, if you click the lower right corner to get the full screen picture.

I hate it when there's a celestial event and I've got clouds! Thanks.

P.S. I just remembered: The article says the full moon will be right back tomorrow night. Not sure if it will have a pink tinge, but it will still be very bright.

[Canoe52]

9. Beautiful, Clear night here, we watched it come up!

[Judi Lynn]

10. Tremendous! I saw it, too, near Kansas City. Thanks for posting. n/t