April’s full moon decides the date of Easter — here’s how it works The first full moon of spring, known as the Paschal Moon, sets the date for Easter each year. Astrobitica March 31, 2026 (Last updated: March 31, 2026) 1 minute read The first full moon of spring, known as the Paschal Moon, sets the date for Easter each year. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: NASA is shooting for the moon. A guide to the Artemis II missionNext: Terraforming Mars: Modeling engineered aerosols to warm the planet