April's full moon is commonly called the Pink Moon, although it won't actually appear pink in color. The name is linked to the changing seasons, specifically, the wild ground phlox, which is one of the first plants to flower with pink and purple petals in the spring across the eastern United States.

April is a big month for flower blooms and the moon's name is closely related to the season. More specifically, it is named after the herb, moss pink. It's also known as creeping phlox, moss phlox or mountain phlox. You may recognize it from floral bouquets for its soft pink color and five straight petals.