Why does Easter come at different times of the year?

Leaira Hathaway: Why does Easter come at different times of the year?
I know it has to do with the phases of the moon, but I don’t see anywhere in the Bible where it mentions this in regards to the resurrection of Christ. Why can’t we have Easter fall on the same Sunday every year, like every other holiday that has its particular day of the week? I think it should be the second Sunday of April every year, regardless of the moon phases. It is too confusing to make plans year-to-year if you never know when Easter is without looking it up.

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Answer by Cheese!
Hi! I did an Easter project for school and what I can tell you is…

I know your question says, you know that the date has to do with the moon phases, but it is really the only way to tell. You see, the hare or rabbit in ancient times used to watch over the moon, and the “Easter Bunny/Rabbit/Hare” plays a big part in Easter so that is why the moon is used.

Just a little information ….

The time of Easter is based on the cycles of the moon, the equinox, and seasons and things in nature.

In simple terms Easter occurs on the first Sunday following the first full moon that occurs on or after the day of the vernal equinox (the first day of spring).

The earliest Easter can be is March 22 as it was last in 1818 and will be next in 2285.

The latest Easter can be is April 25 as it was last in 1943 and will be next in 2038.

I know I wish easter was like Christmas, the same date every year. And the Resurrection of Jesus (the date) was just kind of unknown.

Or if all else fails people will just tell you. Thats my method 🙂 Happy Easter! Hope I helped xxx
I got an A in this so this should be a trustworthy source. OK i sound bigheaded now bye ! XXX