According to NASA, the term "super moon" was coined in 1979 by astrologer Richard Nolle. This term is increasingly common to refer to full moons located near the Earth.
Let us help you clarify everything about Full Moon April 2021 - Super Pink Moon that you should know below.
A supermoon is a full moon phenomenon that appears closest to the Earth in orbit, with a distance of more than 357,000 km from an average of 384,400 km.
Then, the Moon will be about 15% brighter and about 7% larger than normal.
Meaning of the name "Pink Moon"
Although we wish this name had to do with the color of the Moon, the reality is not quite as mystical or awe-inspiring.
In truth, April’s full Moon often corresponded with the early springtime blooms of a certain wildflower native to eastern North America: Phlox subulata—commonly called creeping phlox or moss phlox—which also went by the name “moss pink.”
Thanks to this seasonal association, this full Moon came to be called the “Pink” Moon.
NASA said that other names for this moon include the sprouting grass moon, the egg moon, and among coastal tribes of North America, the fish moon, as this was when the shad swam upstream to spawn.
Time to watch the most beautiful Full Moon April 2021
The final week of April will kick off with a "Supermoon".
The moon will officially become full at 11:32 p.m. ET Monday, April 26, but will look plenty full when it rises above the eastern horizon Monday evening.
However, before you get your hopes up, the moon won't look pink, the Old Farmer's Almanac cautioned.
"The moon will be its usual golden color near the horizon and fade to a bright white as it glides overhead," the Almanac said.
To admire the supermoon, astronomers should use binoculars or a telescope for more detailed observations.
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After this event, another super moon will appear on May 26, called "Blood Moon", coinciding with the full lunar eclipse. At this point, the Moon will turn orange-red in about 15 minutes.
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