The month of April is full of several exciting and rare astronomical phenomena, the next of which will occur on the night of on Saturday, April 12!
This is the highlight of astronomical events in April!
Don’t expect the moon to turn pink, however. The “pink moon” is so named because Native American tribes saw it mark the appearance of the spring flower ground phlox (or moss pink). Phlox can range in color from light pink to violet.
When is the April full pink moon?
The pink supermoon will be visible throughout the night and each peak visibility around 8:22 PM on April 12, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. The most impressive views will be when it’s low on the horizon.
So, keep an eye out for the super pink moon on the night of April 12 into the dawn of April 13! Check out this light pollution map for best viewing.