When will Pink Moon grace night skies worldwide?

Stargazers around the world will be treated to a celestial spectacle this week with the arrival of the Pink Moon. Unlike its name suggests, the moon won't actually be pink. The moniker comes from the springtime bloom of pink phlox flowers in North America.

This year's Pink Moon peaks on April 23, but the exact timing of its appearance varies depending on your location.

In the eastern United States, skywatchers can catch a glimpse of the moon along with Mars and Saturn rising in the pre-dawn hours on April 24.

The Pink Moon holds cultural significance in many places. A full moon occurs when the moon sits opposite the sun from Earth's perspective. So, the best time to view the Pink Moon depends on your time zone. Cities like London and Paris will see the moon later at night, while New York and Miami will have a chance to see it rise just before sunset.

Pink Moon timings for different countries

1. London — The moon will reach its maximum phase at 11:49pm local time.
2. Chicago — The moon will reach its maximum at 6:49pm local time.
3. New York City — The moon will rise at 7:43pm local time, just a minute before sunset.
4. Miami — Observers will see the moon rise at 7:46pm local time.
5. Rio de Janeiro — The full moon will appear at 8:48pm local time.
6. Paris — The moon reaches full phase at 1:48am on April 24.
7. Delhi — The moon reaches full phase at 5:18am on April 24.