April’s pink “micromoon” will appear smaller than other full moons this year as it nears its farthest point from Earth in its orbit around the planet.

Catch two transits of Io, spot sparkling star clusters, and view Mars at aphelion while the April Full Moon lights the sky this week.

The first full moon of spring, also known as the Pink Moon, is expected to rise over the UK at around 9pm on April 13. According to the Royal Observatory Greenwich it will reach its peak at 1.22am in the UK. If you miss the event, the moon will also appear bright and full on Friday and Sunday.