April Astronomy

 If you are reading this you have ample notice about tonight and tomorrows' Pink Moon. 

The term ‘Pink Moon’ actually does not imply that the moon is pink.  The term derives from the spring appearance of native ground phlox and its pink blooms that coincides with the April full moon.  I recommend that if viewing conditions are good late Friday evening or very early Saturday morning that you drag yourself out of bed so you can witness the moon at its largest. 

The April full moon is also known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon and the Fish Moon.  

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