April 16 will be a day when you will see the full beauty of the moon. This year, the April full moon is special, as the largest and brightest moon of the year is all set to bless the sky with its mesmerizing beauty. On April 16, the ‘pink moon’ will appear on the day when the full moon shines at its peak at 12:15 p.m. on April 17.
Interestingly, this time the pink moon will be visible all weekend, making it even more spectacular. According to the Hindu calendar, the day is also marked as the auspicious Hanuman Jayanti. In case you’re wondering what’s so fascinating about ‘pink moon’, let’s give you all the details below.
What is pink moon?
Pink Moon is not what you think it is not pink in color and appears orangish. The spring full moon gets its name from an eastern US plant, moss phlox, also known as herb moss pink. In North America, spring brings lots of pink wildflowers that spread across the horizon. For this reason, the full moon got its name. The Pink Moon is also known by other names such as ‘Spouting Grass Moon’, ‘Growing Moon’, ‘Fish Moon’ and ‘Hare Moon’.
Why is it called super moon?
The annual pink moon is also said to be a supermoon, meaning it gets a little closer to Earth as it orbits around this time. This makes it appear larger and brighter, making it a supermoon.
Will the pink moon be visible in India?
Yes, this year India will be able to see the bright moon illuminate the sky. According to NASA, the sun can be seen until Monday morning.
When and how do you watch the Pink Moon?
The supermoon will be visible with naked eyes in many parts of the world. The best time to watch the Pink Moon is the time of Moonrise, when it will appear largest. However, according to NASA, the moon will appear brightest on April 17 at 12:15 p.m.
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