The amazing ‘Pink Moon’ in April

April full moon – Photo: HITC

Normally, from Earth, a ‘pink moon’ can be seen that is 7 to 14% larger than a normal moon and 30% brighter.

According to CNN, the name “pink moon” has nothing to do with the color of the moon, but this artistic name comes from the name of a pink wild species called “phlox subulata”. The flower is native to North America, usually blooming on the occasion of the lunar month of April every year.

Therefore, Native Americans often call the April moon “pink moon”, which is also a way to describe the beauty of spring.

According to CNN, the annual “pink moon” event can get more attention because it is often associated with many important religious events taking place in April such as Easter in Christianity or the celebration of the god Hanuman in the month of April. HInduism.

Pink moon 2020 in Athens – Photo: AFP

After the “pink moon”, there will also be some interesting astronomical events in the near future. For example, on May 1 (Vietnam time), a partial solar eclipse will take place in the southern regions of South America, Antarctica and the Pacific Ocean.

It is expected that 64% of the sun will be obscured by the moon. The place where this eclipse can be seen most clearly is west of Antarctica. The south of Chile and Argentina will also see solar eclipses around 60%.

On May 5 and May 6, stargazers in the southern hemisphere will be able to clearly see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower.

Until May 15 and 16, some parts of the Americas, Europe, Africa and parts of Asia can see the total lunar eclipse.