Clear skies for ‘pink moon' in Denver: Here's why it won't actually be pink
DENVER (KDVR) — The 'pink moon' will be visible in Denver through Sunday, but it won't actually be pink like its name.
Every full moon has a name. The full moon in April was coined the 'pink moon' due to the lunar month. Around April's full moon, Phlox subulata, a flower often called 'pink moss,' is in full bloom in eastern North America, which is why the full moon was named the pink moon, according to the Almanac.
What is the April full moon called?
So, the moon isn't actually pink, it's mainly referring to the flowers at the time. However, there will still be a full moon in Denver over the weekend that rises while the sun is setting, making for a sight to see on Saturday.
Temperatures will be in the 80s on Saturday, and by the time the sun sets just after 7:30 p.m., it should still be comfy in the 70s, according to the Pinpoint Weather team. This will be when you can start seeing the pink moon, as it's full about an hour before it rises and should look big on the horizon as the sun sets.
The official moonrise is at 7:38 p.m., and people can see the pink moon throughout the night, especially with the mainly clear forecast.
Denver weather: First 80 degree day and nearing records Saturday
The Pinpoint Weather team expects mainly clear skies with only a few clouds in the forecast. If you're looking to sit outside and enjoy the view, it will be the perfect temperature as it won't be too cool overnight.
It will be in the mid to lower 70s once the sun sets, with a light breeze of 10 to 20 mph with gusts of up to 30 mph. Overnight, temperatures should drop to the upper 40s, so if you want to check out the moon in the overnight hours, you may want a jacket.
If you miss the pink moon on Saturday, it will be visible into Sunday, although the Pinpoint Weather team said there will be more clouds in the forecast.
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