Rare ‘Super Pink Moon’ coming in April. Here’s how to see it while social distancing

If you look up into the night sky April 7, the moon will look a lot bigger than usual.

The brightest supermoon of 2020, the “Super Pink Moon,” will be visible as it reaches its closest point to Earth’s orbit, according to Smithsonian Magazine.

While you may not be able to discover the best spots to see it because of stay-at-home orders, there are plenty of ways to view it from your backyard, balcony or window, according to Forbes.

The best time to look for it is 10:35 p.m. EDT or 7:35 p.m. PDT, when the moon will be brightest, Newsweek reported. Astronomers recommend waiting for sunset and trying to find the most unobstructed view you can, according to Newsweek.

It’s best to look for the supermoon when it rises on the eastern horizon, Forbes reported. Because a supermoon is at its closest point to Earth, it appears bigger and brighter, especially at moonrise and moonset, according to timeanddate.com.

Although it’s called the Super Pink Moon, it will look more golden orange when it’s low in the sky and then turn white when it rises, Smithsonian Magazine reported.

“The name comes from pink wildflowers called creeping phlox that bloom in early spring under April’s full moon,” Smithsonian said.

This story was originally published April 2, 2020 at 3:47 PM with the headline "Rare ‘Super Pink Moon’ coming in April. Here’s how to see it while social distancing."