In March, we had the opportunity to witness two eclipses (one total lunar and one partial solar). But this month, there’s also reason to look to the sky. There’s a Pink Full Moon coming on the night of April 13.
Why is this moon called that? And is it really pink? In this Secret Harbor article, you’ll find answers to these and other questions. After all, we’re always on the lookout for these events.
A look at the Pink Full Moon
According to the specializedwebsite Star Walk, the Pink Full Moon is expected to reach its peak at around 0:22 on April 13, precisely on the last Sunday before Easter.
To observe this phenomenon, unlike the solar eclipse, you don’t need any equipment or special precautions. If the weather permits, the event should be visible to the naked eye.
What is the origin of the name?
This Full Moon is special because according to the Christian calendar it is the one from which the date of Easter is calculated, which this year falls on April 20. It is said that this festive season is celebrated on the first Sunday after the spring Full Moon.
However, this curiosity doesn’t help explain the origin of the name. In fact, you have to ‘travel’ all the way back to North America, where it was given by indigenous peoples to describe the flowering of a wild plant: ‘phlax subulata’.
Is the moon really pink?
Despite the catchy name, the truth is that the Pink Full Moon won’t be any different than usual. Even so, it’s worth looking up at the sky and admiring it in all its splendor!