An exciting news for the enthusiasts of the sky. You will soon be able to witness the total lunar eclipse in the month of April. This astronomical event will going to be one of the most awaited and much-anticipated events of the month.
A total lunar eclipse is going to occur on April 11th. This natural occurrence is creating a lot of buzz under the name of ‘Pink Moon’. The term doesn’t depict that the moon will be changing its color. In fact, the name came from a moss pink herb which usually seen in the month of April. The moss is very well-known by a number of other names which are wild ground phlox flower, Full Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Full Fish Moon. So, now you know what is a pink moon is.
It is predicted that this year’s pink moon will be staying for a few a weeks.
Pink Moon is something which is having its own significance as it helps in predicting the festivals of certain religions. For instance, Easter will fall on the very Sunday followed by the Pink Moon. It will also dictate the beginning of Jewish Passover and for Hindus, this full moon will help in predicting the date for their Hanuman festival.
So, enjoy this year’s Pink Moon on April 11th.
Tiru Dehariya
