Here's when to see April's full moon, called the Pink Moon, an annual event is celebrated by cultures worldwide, and the Lyrid meteor shower.
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Astronomy fans can check out the Pink Moon this month as April's full moon rises.April's full moon will reach peak illumination at 7:49 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, but it will appear full from Monday morning through Thursday morning, according to NASA. The Old Farmer's Almanac details specific moonrise times for different ZIP codes across the U.S. Why is April's full moon known as the Pink Moon?Full moon names often come from seasons, historical crops and the behavior of certain animals. The "Pink...
A full moon rises soon and this one is called a pink moon; find out why and when you can see it this week. - Videos from The Weather Channel | weather.com
Another spectacular celestial sight will light up the skies this week.
The moon's steadfast illumination of our night sky has been a source of wonder and inspiration for millennia. Since the first satellite images of its surface were taken in the 1960s, our understanding of Earth's companion through time has developed immeasurably. A complex interplay of cosmic interactions and planetary systems, the moon's surface displays a plethora of landforms evidencing its history.
Skygazers, time is running out on the latest celestial show: the Lyrid meteor shower and a full "pink moon" that's not actually pink. The Lyrids, one of the oldest meteor showers, typically peak during late April, according to NASA. Lyrids don't leave behind glowing dust trains but can occasionally produce fireballs. The Lyrids are best seen in the Northern Hemisphere after the moon sets and before dawn, according to NASA. The shower was most active Sunday night through Monday morning, but it...
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