April 2026 full moon sparkles as ‘Pink Moon’ lights up skies around the world (photos)

A full orange moon is depicted shining above three crosses on the hill.

April’s full “Pink Moon” dazzled stargazers with a bright display of the moon on April 1, just hours before NASA’s Artemis 2 mission launched 4 astronauts on a 10-day journey to the far side of the moon. The April is a full moon Also known as Pink Moon in North America, in reference to the … Read more

England’s new bin laws kick in – full list of banned items and penalties

Wheelie bins are successively designated for recycling in the UK

England’s Simpler Recycling scheme launched this week with new rules on four-bin collections, 37 prohibited items in six categories, and fines of up to £400 for misuse of bins. Nicola Roy Multimedia content producer and Grace Piercy 14:17, 01 April 2026Updated at 14:56, 01 April 2026 New bin rules are now in effect(Photo: richard johnson … Read more

April’s full moon decides the date of Easter – here’s how it works

A full moon shines on a dark pink background over the ocean with grass-covered dunes in the foreground.

The first full moon of the year appears on April 1 and plays an important role in setting the date of Easter. The official time the moon will be full is 10:12 pm EDT. Interestingly, once the full moon arrives, its position in the sky will make it about twelve degrees south-east of the inhabited … Read more