Also known as the 'Paschal Moon,' April's full 'Pink Moon' will rise alongside Spica, one of the brightest stars in the night sky.

The Pink Moon will be visible in the night sky on April 12. While the moon won’t appear pink, it will be the smallest full moon of this year, dubbed as ‘Micromoon’ by scientific and astronomical discussions about full moons that occur when the Moon is at its farthest point from Earth.

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere).