April 2026 Full Moon Tonight: Date, Time, Ohio Weather Forecast
Timelapse footage recently captured a blood moon — a total lunar eclipse — creeping over a California skyline. The dramatic sequence showed the moon take on a deep red hue during totality.
The April full moon, known as the pink moon, will peak on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Filmogaz.com lists the peak illumination at about 10:12 p.m. ET.
When to watch
The pink moon reaches full phase on April 1. Peak viewing is near 10:12 p.m. ET.
Moon phases through April include the last quarter on April 10. The new moon falls on April 17. The first quarter follows on April 23.
April 2026 Full Moon Tonight: Date, Time, Ohio Weather Forecast
If you searched “April 2026 Full Moon Tonight: Date, Time, Ohio Weather Forecast”, this summary covers it. Cloudy and rainy conditions may interfere with viewing in parts of Ohio.
The National Weather Service forecast, issued March 30, projects scattered showers and clouds statewide. Expect lower visibility in many areas.
Major Ohio cities — Wednesday night
- Akron: Mostly cloudy, 60% chance of evening showers and thunderstorms. Low near 46°F.
- Cincinnati: Mostly cloudy with a 60% chance of showers before 2 a.m. Overnight low near 60°F.
- Columbus: Mostly cloudy with a 60% chance of precipitation. Low around 55°F.
Current lunar status
As of March 30, the moon was 11 days old and in a waxing crescent phase. Illumination was reported at 93 percent.
Why it is called the pink moon
The April full moon earned the nickname from a spring wildflower. Phlox subulata, commonly called moss phlox or creeping phlox, blooms in eastern North America in April.
The flower’s pink carpets often coincide with this full moon. The name reflects seasonal nature, not the moon’s color.
The Paschal Moon and Easter
This full moon is also the Paschal Moon. It helps determine the date of Easter each year.
Easter falls on the first Sunday after the Paschal full moon. In 2026, Easter is April 5.
Best Ohio places for darker skies
Of 159 U.S. designated dark sky communities, two are in Ohio. These communities have minimal light pollution.
Other notable Ohio destinations for stargazers include Burr Oak State Park. The nearest village is four miles away, with fewer than 2,000 residents.
Stonelick State Park offers very dark skies near Cincinnati. Wayne National Forest’s Lamping Homestead Recreation Area is among the state’s darkest sites.
Looking ahead to May
May will feature two full moons. The first is the Flower Moon on May 1.
The month ends with a Blue Moon on May 31, offering a second full moon in May.
