These graphics explain why Easter Sunday changes each year based on ancient interpretations of the solar and lunar cycles.

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The first full moon of spring 2026 is happening this week, and with it comes an early Easter. April's Pink Moon is set to take place on Wednesday, the first day of April. The best time to view the ...

Easter 2026 falls on April 5. Here’s a complete guide to Good Friday, Palm Sunday, and how Easter is calculated using lunar cycles.