7 APR 2023

Pink Moon Lights Up April Sky

DRISTI SHARMA

The Pink Moon is a term used to describe the full moon that appears in April.

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pink moon in april

why it is called pink moon?

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The Pink Moon is named after pink wildflowers, known as phlox, that bloom in early spring. The name does not imply that the moon appears pink in colour.

what are the other names?

Pink Moon is also known as Sprouting Grass Moon, Egg Moon, and Fish Moon in various cultures and traditions.

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pink moon toNIGHT?

The Pink Moon reached its zenith at 10.05 am IST on April 6, 2023. In India, however, people can enjoy the stunning moon after sunset on Friday evening too.

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religious implications

April's full Moon signifies Easter in the Christian calendar, Pesach. In Hinduism, it falls in Chaitra; and is midway through Ramadan in the Islamic calendar.

STUNNING SHOTS

Twitter is full of stunning shots of the Pink Moon. Here is one captured over Mt Fuji in Japan.

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PHOTO: TWITTER/@Neil_Zee

IN CANADA TOO

In another shot, the Pink moon is seen over Southern Alberta, Canada, yesterday.

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USA PINK MOON

One user captured a beautiful timelapse of the Pink Moon setting behind SpaceNeedle in the Seattle skyline, USA. 

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FROM INDIA

According to experts, we can see the Pink Moon even today; April 7 evening. Use binoculars for a clear view.