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\n\t\tThe pink supermoon comes from a Native American term (Picture: Getty)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tThe pink supermoon comes from a Native American term (Picture: Getty)<\/p>\n
Skygazers in the UK are in for a treat tomorrow night, as the\u00a0\u2018Pink Moon<\/a>\u2018<\/a>\u00a0is set to light up the skies \u2013 and a unique blue giant star. <\/p>\n This particular full moon is known as the Pink Moon, as it\u2019s the first full moon<\/a> of spring in the northern hemisphere<\/a>.<\/p>\n Providing the weather<\/a> is clear, everyone in the UK should get a good view of the full moon, as it hangs bright in the sky beginning Saturday night.<\/p>\n As it\u2019s the brightest thing in the sky, it should be easy to spot, and although it is called the Pink Moon, it will, rather unfortunately, not be pink. <\/p>\n Instead, it is called the Pink Moon after the flowers that bloom across North America.<\/p>\n Why is it called the Pink Moon?<\/p>\n \t\t Despite the name \u2018Pink Moon\u2019, the Earth\u2019s natural satellite won\u2019t actually appear pink.<\/p>\n The moniker appears to have sprung from Native American tribes, which had names for the moons based on what was going on around them at the time.<\/p>\n For example, the Pink Moon gets its name from the pink wildflowers which bloom in the US each year in early spring. <\/p>\n Known as\u00a0phlox subulata, the flower is commonly\u00a0called creeping phlox or moss phlox and can also be known as \u2018pink moss.\u2019<\/p>\n April\u2019s moon can also be referred to as the Egg Moon because spring is egg-laying season. <\/p>\n It is also known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, Fish Moon, the Pesach or Passover Moon, and the Hanuman Jayanti Festival Moon, as it marks a time of renewal and life.<\/p>\n When is the best time to see the Pink Moon?<\/p>\n \t\t The best time to see the full moon is Sunday morning at 1.22 am, when the Moon will come out in full force.<\/p>\n This is when it will be its fullest, but it will still appear bright and round for a few nights after.<\/p>\n How often does a full moon occur?<\/p>\n A full moon occurs every 29.5 days and happens\u00a0when the moon is completely illuminated by the sun\u2019s rays.<\/p>\n It occurs when the Earth is directly aligned\u00a0between the sun and the moon.<\/p>\n How can I see the blue giant star?<\/p>\n In addition to the beautiful view of the pink moon, stargazers will also get to see the star Spica \u2013 a massive blue giant.<\/p>\n To find it, look for the big dipper and follow its handle to find the bright orange star.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\tFull moon dates for 2025, according to The Royal Observatory\t\t\t<\/p>\n April 13 \u2013 Pink moon <\/p>\n May 12 \u2013 Flower moon<\/p>\n June 11 \u2013 Strawberry moon <\/p>\n July 10 \u2013 Buck Moon<\/p>\n August 9 \u2013 Sturgeon Moon<\/p>\n September 7 \u2013 Harvest Moon<\/p>\n October 7 \u2013 Hunter\u2019s Moon<\/p>\n November 5 \u2013 Beaver Moon<\/p>\n December 5 \u2013 Cold Moon<\/p>\n Arrow Arrow![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/rebecca-niver-W9n5-LHZ80g-unsplash-5c20.jpg\")
\n\t\tThe name derives from a pink flower called phlox subulata that blooms in spring in North America (Picture: Unsplash)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_247004546-f632.jpg\")
\n\t\tYou\u2019ll also be able to see a bright star (Picture: Sky and Telescope)<\/p>\n
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