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Pink Moon Viewing Guide: Celestial Spectacle Is Here
Skywatchers are in for a treat as the Pink Moon lights up the night sky. This full moon, which gets its name from the pink wildflowers that bloom in early spring, will reach peak illumination on Wednesday, April 1, at 10:12 p.m. EDT. Despite its name, the Pink Moon won’t actually appear pink. The moniker comes from Native American and colonial traditions, which named each full moon after seasonal changes. The April full moon is associated with the blooming of pink phlox, one of the first flowers of spring. When, How To Watch The Pink Moon will appear full for several nights surrounding it…
