If staying up into the wee hours of the morning to see the Pink Moon wasn't appealing to you, there's still a chance to see the moon tonight.
The Pink Moon, which isn't actually pink, reached full peak at 2:08 a.m. ET Tuesday and will be visible to stargazers until April 12.
While many may be hoping to see a light pink moon, the first full moon in April is called a "pink moon" because it's when a spring flower called moss pink or phlox typically blooms, according to the Farmer's Almanac, Space.com reported.
According to Space.com, the name likely comes from a Native American tradition. In addition to the Pink Moon, the first full moon in April is also called the Egg Moon, Fish Moon and Sprouting Grass Moon, Space.com reported.
On social media, many posted pictures of the not-so-pink Pink Moon.
Double whammy this AM. A stunning sunrise. An epic moonset. #pinkmoon #timelapse pic.twitter.com/JiU1ZQoLB7
— Brandon Smith (@BSmithCBS21) April 10, 2017
WOW double moon halo spotted tonight in Chelmsford!🌈🌕 #pinkmoon #fullmoon @WWeatherNerd @EarthandClouds @EssexWeather @liamdutton @StormHour pic.twitter.com/cOnU9BgvON
— Shantelle Robinson (@Shantelle_JJR) April 10, 2017
The #pinkmoon looks epic tonight on the eve before Passover! A very spiritual feel out there as Easter approaches! #MotherNature at her best pic.twitter.com/IAPRom3Una
— Robbie Kane (@robbiekane74) April 10, 2017
WFMY Meteorologist @TimBuckleyWX tweeted that the Pink Moon "won't look pink without Photoshop."
Tonight's moon is known as the #PinkMoon, but don't get too excited. It won't be looking pink without Photoshop. pic.twitter.com/LqMxekYcQw
— Tim Buckley (@TimBuckleyWX) April 10, 2017
