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The April full moon is called a "pink moon" Stargazers will also get to see what is called a "micromoon" during the full moon May's full moon is called the "flower moon" In March, it was a blood ...
It occurs when the moon is at its farthest point from Earth, known as apogee. April’s full moon will happen just 22 hours before this point, making it appear slightly smaller and dimmer than usual.
“The moon’s orbit around the Earth is not perfect; it’s elliptical, or egg shaped. So, there are points throughout the year when it’s closer to the Earth and points when it’s farther ...
Sharp-eyed lunar lovers may notice April’s full moon looks smaller than usual this month, and despite its “pink moon” namesake, the orb will have a white-golden hue. The micromoon will be ...
April's full moon is coming soon, bringing Easter with it. In March, the United States saw a "Blood Worm Moon," the first total lunar eclipse in almost three years. April's full Pink Moon ...
Flower Moon (May): Celebrating the bloom of flowers. Strawberry Moon (June): Marks the prime strawberry harvest season. Buck Moon (July): Recognizing the new antlers on bucks. Sturgeon Moon ...
April's full moon, known as the Pink Moon, will be a micromoon, appearing smaller than usual. The Lyrid meteor shower will peak April 21-22. A "smiley face" formed by the crescent moon ...
A full moon is as close as humans come to seeing the Sun's illuminations of the entire day side of the Moon. The Moon is opposite the Sun, as viewed from Earth, revealing the Moon’s dayside.