April’s pink “micromoon” will appear smaller than other full moons this year as it nears its farthest point from Earth in its orbit around the planet.

April's full moon — a micromoon — will be the smallest and faintest of the year when it peaks this Saturday. The big picture: The Moon, which is known as a Pink Moon, Paschal Moon and Passover Moon, sets the date for Easter.

Skywatchers, get ready for a dazzling lunar display this weekend: April's full moon, known as the Pink Moon or Paschal Moon, will rise on the evening of Saturday, April 12.