Although we wish the name "Pink Moon" had to do with the color of the Moon, the reality is not quite as mystical or awe-inspiring. In truth, April's full Moon often corresponded with the early springtime blooms of a certain wildflower native to eastern North America: Phlox subulata— commonly called creeping phlox or moss phlox-which also went by the name "moss pink." Thanks to this seasonal association, this full Moon came to be called the "Pink" Moon! Canon R8, rf800f11, 1/500sec