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Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Kansans can view the ‘pink moon' this weekend
KANSAS (KSNT) – Stargazers in Kansas can view the 'pink moon', one of the smallest full moons of the year, this weekend. 27 News spoke to NASA Solar System Ambassador Brenda Culbertson about the upcoming event. She said the pink moon doesn't actually appear pink unless there are pollutants in the air and that there are several cultural names for various full moons, which is where it gets its name. 'Pink for the color of spring flowers,' Culbertson said. 'And micro moon because the full moon occurs during the apogee, the farthest point from Earth the moon gets on its orbit.' Native American tribes of the northeastern U.S. allegedly called this full moon the pink moon after herb moss pink, one of the earliest widespread spring flowers in the eastern part of the nation, according to the Maine Farmers' Almanac. The moon will reach peak illumination at 7:22 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, according to 21st annual Cruis'n and Cook'n car show in Osage City 'This full moon also plays a significant role in religious calendars. In the Christian tradition, the Paschal Moon determines the date of Easter, which falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox. In 2025, Easter will be celebrated on April 20.' website excerpt For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
April's full Pink Moon: What to know
(NewsNation) — A lunar phenomenon is set to take place Saturday evening. April's full moon, known as the Pink Moon, will be a micromoon. Here's what to know about the celestial event. A full moon happens every month, and the one in April each year is known as a Pink Moon. The name comes from the Maine Farmers' Almanac, which began publishing Native American names for full moons in the 1930s, according to NASA. It alludes to a spring flower, the creeping phlox, which is an herb moss often pink in color native to the eastern United States. 'Blood moon' visible across North America in total lunar eclipse Other names for the moon include the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon and the Fish Moon. The event is religiously significant for Christians, symbolizing the coming of Easter. Also known as the Paschal Moon, it determines the date of Easter, which is celebrated on the first Sunday following the Paschal Moon. In 2025, Easter falls on Sunday, April 20. Despite its name, the moon will not appear pink in color. The spectacle will still be unique, however. The moon will be the smallest full moon of the year, making it a micromoon. Scientists conduct 'space miso' experiment, find 'nuttier' taste Peak illumination will be at 8:22 p.m. ET. The opposite of a supermoon, a micromoon occurs when the moon is at the furthest point from Earth, appearing smaller. A supermoon, on the other hand, describes a full moon that swings closer to Earth, appearing larger. This happens three to four times a year, and the next is expected to occur in October. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
14-03-2025
- Science
- Axios
How, when to see the "Blood Moon" total lunar eclipse
Set an alarm and reminders to look at the sky for the rare chance to see a Blood Moon total lunar eclipse late Thursday night and early Friday morning. The big picture: It's the only lunar eclipse visible from the U.S. this year and the first total lunar eclipse since November 2022. All of the phases of the eclipse are expected to last around six hours. North America and South America are expected to get the best views of the eclipse, but it will be visible across the Western Hemisphere. Total lunar eclipse and Blood Moon A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth and Moon align so the moon passes into Earth's shadow, according to NASA. Total lunar eclipses occur when the Moon passes into the dark shadow of the Earth. Lunar eclipses are sometimes called "Blood Moons" because the Moon will turn a reddish and copper hue, NASA said. What time does the lunar eclipse start tonight? When to watch: The hours for when the lunar eclipse will be visible vary by time zone. The initial phase of the eclipse, called the penumbral eclipse, begins at 11:57pm EDT and 8:57pm PDT Thursday, NASA said in its timeline. The partial eclipse begins at 1:09am EDT Friday, which is 10:09pm PDT Thursday, and as the Moon moves into the umbra "it looks like a bite is being taken out of the lunar disk." Totality begins at 2:26am EDT Friday or 11:26pm PDT Thursday. In totality, the Moon is "tinted a coppery red." What time does the total lunar eclipse end? Totality ends at 3:31am EDT/12:31am PDT. The partial eclipse ends when the Moon has set in 4:47am EDT or 1:47am PDT. The penumbral eclipse ends when the Moon has set in 6am EDT or 3am PDT. How to see the total lunar eclipse live What we're watching: Unlike a solar eclipse, anyone with a view of the Moon during a lunar eclipse will be able to see it as it occurs, NASA said. Special equipment isn't needed to observe a lunar eclipse. "Binoculars or a telescope will enhance the view," NASA said, noting a "dark environment away from bright lights makes for the best viewing conditions." will have a live stream of the lunar eclipse starting at 1am EDT Friday. March full Moon is the "Worm Moon" The Moon, known as the "Worm Moon," will be full early Friday morning at 2:55am EDT, NASA said. It will appear full for about three days — from Wednesday evening into Saturday morning. NASA said the Maine Farmers' Almanac began publishing Native American names for full moons in the 1930s and called the March full Moon the Crow, Crust, Sap, Sugar or Worm Moon. Why the Moon appears red during total lunar eclipse How it works: The Moon appears red or orange because "any sunlight that's not blocked by our planet is filtered through a thick slice of Earth's atmosphere," NASA said. "It's as if all the world's sunrises and sunsets are projected onto the Moon," NASA said. Solar eclipse 2025 What's next: Get your solar eclipse glasses ready as the first solar eclipse of 2025 will be on March 29 and is a partial eclipse. It will be visible from North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Atlantic Ocean and the Arctic Ocean, NASA says. There is also a Sept. 21 partial eclipse that NASA said will be visible from Australia, Antarctica, the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. Next lunar eclipse Zoom out: The March total lunar eclipse is the last one that will be visible in the United States this year. There will be a total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7 that will be visible from Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. A March 3, 2026, total eclipse will be visible from the Americas, Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands, NASA said. More from Axios: Trump claims credit for falling egg prices but no relief for shoppers yet Government suspends free COVID test distribution program Why food prices are still high, five years after COVID
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Blood moon 2025: When will the total lunar eclipse peak in Kentucky?
KENTUCKY (FOX 56) — The 'worm moon' will appear to turn to blood early Friday, and Kentuckians aren't going to want to miss it wriggle into the shadow of the Earth. According to NASA, the moon will start to enter the partial shadow of the Earth beginning at 11:57 p.m. on Thursday and will enter the full shadow around 1:09 a.m. The total lunar eclipse will peak at 2:26 a.m. and last until 3:31 a.m. At totality, the moon will appear a bloodred hue due to the color-changing effect of light as it bends around the Earth's surface and atmosphere. In fact, if someone looked at the Earth from the surface of the moon, it would appear to be surrounded by a vivid ring of red light, according to Stargazing enthusiasts should take note of the following timeline for the lunar eclipse for the best viewing experience: 11:57 p.m.: The moon will enter the outer part of the Earth's shadow, which will cause slight dimming. 1:09 a.m.: The partial eclipse begins, and a bite-shaped chunk of the moon will darken noticeably. 2:26 a.m.: Totality begins with the moon turning a copper-like red, and photographers should use a tripod and adjust settings to allow more light to enter the lens (longer exposure). 3:31 a.m.: Totality ends with the redness starting to fade out of the moon. It will again appear that a bite has been taken out of the moon as it passes out of the shadow, this time on the other side. 4:47 a.m.: The entire moon is still partially in Earth's shadow, and the brightness has not entirely returned. 6 a.m.: The eclipse is over. Currently, the FOX 56 Weather Authority is calling for decent cloud cover and a chance for showers in the Lexington area ahead of a storm system that's expected to impact the area on Saturday. Latest central Kentucky weather forecast The 'worm moon' dates its origins to the Maine Farmers' Almanac, which began using Native American names for full moons in the 1930s, according to NASA. Lore states that the moon was named after the tendency of earthworm casts to appear as the ground thaws, often seen in March. Blood moon 2025: When will the total lunar eclipse peak in Kentucky? Lexington Sporting Club announces FOX 56 broadcast schedule for 2025 season 1 shot on River Park Drive in Lexington NASA notes that other names for the March full moon include the 'crow moon' due to the common cawing of the crow to signal the end of winter, and the 'sugar moon' since this time of year is the best time to tap maple trees. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
