Tonight, April 23, the pink moon is reaching 100% fullness. The full moon’s official name is the Pink Moon, however, it doesn’t come from the color of the moon. Its moniker is connected to the springtime flowers that bloom, including one that is native to eastern North America. There’s additional names occasionally used for this full moon, such as Breaking Ice Moon and Budding Moon of Plants and Shrubs. The moon appeared full from Monday, and it will continue into Thursday.
There’s also the Lyrids, April’s meteor shower. The showers peaked between April 21 and 22, but they can still be seen. Unfortunately, with the full moon on the rise, the meteors will be harder to see. Despite that, the shower itself will last until April 29. It could be easier to see them when the moon is beginning to wane. To try to see the shower the best, it’s recommended to go to an open country spot, somewhere where the pollution levels are low.
April has beautiful events that go with astronomy. It’s worth watching if you’re someone who loves the sky and the stars and the moon. It takes only a little bit of time out of your night, and these things aren’t always available to watch, at least the Lyrids aren’t.
