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Full Pink Super Moon Tonight

Greeneyedlady21 — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 17:22:35 GMT

Tonight's Full Pink Super Moon Will Be the Biggest of 2020 — Here's How to See It!

Everything you need to know about the rare celestial view happening Tuesday night

April 07, 2020 12:42 PM

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Tonight’s moon will be the biggest and brightest of 2020!

This year, April’s full moon, nicknamed the “pink moon,” is also going to be a super moon — here’s everything you need to know about the rare celestial view.

When can you see it?

According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the full moon will reach its peak at 10:35 P.M. EDT on Tuesday night.

What’s a super moon?

A super moon is the result of the full moon coinciding with the moon’s closest point of orbit in relation to the Earth, which is known as perigee. The result is that the moon is not only full, it looks closer to us and brighter than usual.The April full moon is the first super moon this year. There will be another one in May, thought it won’t be quite as bright.

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So, why is it called a full “Pink Moon?”

The “pink” portion of the name is quite deceiving.

According to Almanac, in ancient times people used to track the seasons through a lunar calendar, so names were given to recurring full moons to mark the change in season.

April’s full moon was named the full “Pink Moon,” because it coincided with the blooming of “moss pink” or wild ground phlox — a bright pink wildflower, one of the first flowers of spring.

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4kitties — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 17:24:55 GMT

The moon was absolutely gorgeous early this morning before sunup! Cannot wait to see it again tomorrow! Hope the clouds cooperate.

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jellyBEAN — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 18:41:36 GMT

Oh thank you for this. I hadn't heard anything about it. I will try and remember to check it out tonight

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SharkE — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 19:19:40 GMT

Be 9:35 my time and won't be cold I'm in Tx.

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tansy — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 20:00:21 GMT

I plan to be out with the dog tonight to see it.

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ms traditional — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 20:24:53 GMT

it anounces the Passover when the Angel of Death passes over and Easter, the resurrection.

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godi — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 20:44:59 GMT

We are suppose to be socked in with storms I am hoping I can at least get a glimpse.

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MalteseMomma — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 22:45:17 GMT

I just IM'd my entire family,spread out over the USA about this on FB.

Isn't it wonderful yhat we all can see the very same moon?

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sunshine45 — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 01:13:29 GMT

wish we could have seen this......we had a mostly cloudy day today with some on and off rain. no visible moon for us tonight.

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Still Stylish Lady — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 01:16:08 GMT

Looks more yellow to me and DH. Bigger--yes.

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Infinite Mom 47 — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 01:47:46 GMT

We saw it! Big and pretty. Next super moon on May 7.

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Suziepeach — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 02:53:43 GMT

From what I could see through the clouds, I said prayer.

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SharkE — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 02:57:35 GMT

Looked the same as usual to me.

I like the red moons the best .

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Cakers3 — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 03:34:22 GMT

DH and I went outside a little while ago; turned off our outside lights and took in the full view.

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tansy — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 04:03:28 GMT

We just got back from walking the dog. The moon was interesting, with what looked like a beard hanging down. The dog wasn't impressed though. He's a tough character😏

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Greeneyedlady21 — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:19:45 GMT

I went outside twice to try to see it. Clouds were obscuring it both times. It was definitely very bright.

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tends2dogs — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 14:06:55 GMT

This is what we saw when we walked the dog last night.

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wildcat fan — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 14:12:29 GMT

@Still Stylish Lady wrote:
Looks more yellow to me and DH. Bigger--yes.

I was looking for a pink moon, but ours looked more yellow too. It was still a pretty sight, though.

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Greeneyedlady21 — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 14:17:14 GMT

The article explains that it's not really pink and why it's called a pink moon.

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wildcat fan — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 14:25:27 GMT

@Greeneyedlady21 wrote:
The article explains that it's not really pink and why it's called a pink moon.

Thanks, I read that but still hoped to see something like what was in the OP's photo. 😊

ETA: (the top photo of the pink moon)