Easter is observed on the Sunday following the Paschal Full Moon, which is the first full Moon that occurs on or after the March equinox. For example, if the equinox were to occur on March 21 and the full Moon were to occur two days later, on March 23, Easter would be observed on the first Sunday after March 23.

What is the April moon called?

April’s full moon, called the “Super Pink Moon,” wowed skywatchers on Monday (April 26) as it shone brightly in the night sky.

What does the moon have to do with Easter?

Easter falls on the first Sunday after the Full Moon date, based on mathematical calculations, that falls on or after March 21. … The date of the Paschal Full Moon, used to determine the date of Easter, is based on mathematical approximations following a 19-year cycle called the Metonic cycle.