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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Science
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When is the next full moon? Here's how to see the April Pink Moon in Colorado
In March, Coloradans who had cooperating skies were able to see the Blood Moon and take in the reddish-orange hues of the first total lunar eclipse visible across the U.S. in three years. April brings the first full moon of spring. It is called the Pink Moon — even though it won't change color — among other names that give a nod to early signs of spring. It is also a micromoon, appearing almost as small in the sky as possible for a full moon to be. It is also a significant moon for its importance to the timing of Christian religious holidays. Here's more about the Pink Moon. The Pink Moon will occur on April 12, 2025. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the full moon will reach peak illumination at 6:23 p.m. MT. No. April's full moon gets its name from the early spring bloom of creeping phlox, a pink flower found in parts of eastern North America, according to Starwalk. April full moon names bestowed by Native Americans largely pay homage to signs of spring, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. They include: The Breaking Ice Moon (Algonquin) and Moon When the Streams Are Again Navigable (Dakota) recognize how warming tempers are melting ice in rivers. The Budding Moon of Plants and Shrubs (Tlingit) and Moon of the Red Grass Appearing (Oglala) point to new plant life. The Moon When the Ducks Come Back (Lakota), Moon When the Geese Lay Eggs (Dakota), Frog Moon (Cree) and Sucker Moon (Anishinaabe) call attention to animals. April's full moon will be a micromoon. This occurs when the moon is at its farthest point from Earth, known as its apogee. The distance makes it appear smaller and dimmer than usual; it is the opposite of a super moon. This year, April's full moon is the first one after the spring equinox, making it the Paschal Moon in Christianity. For most Christians, the date for Easter — April 20 this year — is set as the first Sunday following the Paschal Moon. More: This Colorado city was named one of the 50 best places to retire in the US Nate Trela covers trending news in Colorado and Utah for the USA TODAY Network. This article originally appeared on Fort Collins Coloradoan: Pink Moon: Everything to know about April full moon and how to see it
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Lifestyle
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Why is April's full moon called the 'Pink Moon?' What to know about spring's first full moon
April's full moon is this weekend, signifying the first full moon phase of spring. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the "Pink Moon" represents the "return of life and the resurgence of nature after winter's dormancy." Although the moon won't turn pink, it's still worth looking at, said Starwalk, especially as the evenings get warmer in the Northern Hemisphere. Here's what to know. The next full moon, the "Pink Moon" will occur on Saturday, April 12, 2025. According to the almanac, the full moon will reach peak illumination at 7:22 p.m. CT. April's full moon won't really turn a shade of pink. According to Starwalk, the name was given to the moon by Native Americans to represent the color of the wild ground phlox — one of the earliest flowers to bloom in April. The perennial bloom is most often pink, but also has shades of purple and white, said the almanac. April's full, "Pink Moon" is known as the Paschal Full Moon, which sets the date for Easter. According to Starwalk, the Paschal full moon is the first full moon after the March equinox, which in 2025 fell on March 20. Traditionally, western Christian churches (Roman Catholic and Protestant) celebrate Easter on the Sunday following the Paschal Full Moon. Therefore, Easter will be observed on April 20 in 2025. April's full moon will be at its farthest point from Earth, known as apogee, said Starwalk. Consequently, it will appear approximately 5.1% smaller in diameter than usual, earning it the name micromoon, which is the opposite of a supermoon. However, the size difference is so subtle that it might go unnoticed. 🌓 First Quarter: April 5 🌕 Full Moon: April 13 🌗 Last Quarter: April 21 🌑 New Moon: April 27 The next full moon, also known as the "Flower Moon," will occur on May 12, at 11:56 CT. Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for The Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@ or follow her on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, at @_leyvadiana This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: What is a pink moon? What to know about spring's first full moon
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
7 planet parade tonight. Will Ohio see it? Weather forecast, how to watch
A planet parade featuring all seven of the other planets in the solar system will peak tonight, just over a month since the last one. If you missed January's spectacle, make sure you tune in to this one. Here's what you need to know and how you can watch the parade of planets on the first night of Ramadan. Planetary alignment is when several planets gather closely together in the night sky on the same side of the sun simultaneously, according to Starwalk. This is colloquially referred to as a planetary parade or a parade of planets, but these are not astronomy terms used to describe the event, according to NASA. Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars — the other seven planets in the solar system — will align in the sky just after sunset tonight, according to Starwalk. Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Mars will be visible to the naked eye. To see Neptune and Uranus, you'll need high-powered binoculars or a telescope. Saturn will be the most difficult to see, as the planet hangs close to the setting sun. For the best view, make sure there are no tall buildings or high mountains around. Tonight is generally when the spectacle will be most visible around the world, but the ideal viewing time might vary depending on your exact location. The alignment is most visible just after dusk, according to NASA. When looking at the southern sky with the 90 minutes or so after sunset, the planetary alignment should be visible from almost everywhere in North America, weather permitting. Clear skies would be ideal for viewing the planetary alignment. Will the Ohio weather forecast allow us to view yet another astronomical phenomenon? Here are some of the latest National Weather Service forecasts for tonight: Akron will be mostly cloudy tonight, with a 40% chance of precipitation and a low temperature around 24 degrees. Cincinnati doesn't have precipitation in the forecast, but NWS predicts increasing clouds in the evening, with a low around 32. Columbus will be mostly cloudy tonight, with a 20% chance of showers and a low predicted to reach 28 degrees. Cleveland will be cool, breezy and mostly cloudy tonight, with a 30% chance of rain and snow and a low expected to reach 23 degrees. All planets revolve around the sun along the same orbital plane, known as the ecliptic on Earth. As they travel along it, they eventually catch up with one another over time. Once the planetary orbits meet, it looks as though they are aligned as they pass Earth, but the line will not be perfectly straight, according to With each planet moving at different speeds, the alignment will only last for a brief time, depending on each planet's distance from the sun. This is also why planetary alignments do not always feature the same number of planets. A conjunction is when two or more planets come close together in the sky. A mini-planetary alignment includes three planets. A small planetary alignment includes four planets. A large planetary alignment includes five or six planets. A great or full planetary alignment features all solar system planets, and sometimes Pluto. After February's planetary alignment, there are two more times throughout the year when you can see multiple planets together, including: April 15, when Neptune, Mercury, Saturn and Venus align in the morning. Aug. 11, when Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Saturn align in the morning. Aug. 29, when six planets — Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune — align. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: 7 planets align in planet parade tonight: When and how to see it in Ohio
