APRIL’s full moon could have a profound effect on stargazers this weekend, according to a spiritual advisor.
The Pink Moon will cause a powerful change in the lives of all 12 of the star signs, expert Meghan Rose said.
Rose noted that the moon “actually marks the beginning of the Taurus-Scorpio eclipse that’s taking place over the next year and a half, so this is actually going to be really powerful.”
Stargazers can see this spring’s first full moon this weekend before the Lyrids meteor shower peaks.
April’s Pink Moon will illuminate the sky from early Friday to Monday morning, according to NASA.
The moon reached its peak fullness on Saturday afternoon, but is set to remain highly visible throughout the rest of the weekend.
Those who want to see the display should “find an open area and watch as the Moon rises just above the horizon, at which point it will appear its biggest and take on a golden hue,” according to the Old Farmers’ Almanac.
The Pink Moon is just one of the two celestial displays to look forward to in the coming days.
The Lyrids meteor shower and a full pink moon will both grace night skies above the US this week.
The Lyrid meteor shower is set to peak on April 22 when about 18 “shooting stars” will appear per hour.
Read our pink moon and Lyrids meteor shower live blog for the latest news and updates…
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Total lunar eclipse on May 16
You might wish to mark your calendars for the upcoming lunar eclipse on May 16, when the so-called flower moon will be at its fullest phase, according to TimeandDate.com.
As all three celestial bodies line up in a straight line, the Earth’s shadow will briefly prevent the sun’s light from shining on the moon’s surface, resulting in a complete lunar eclipse.
The moon will have a rusty, reddish-orange hue during the eclipse, which is why many astronomy professionals refer to it as a blood moon.
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Why is it called the pink moon?
According to Space.com, pink refers to the plant moss pink, also known as creeping phlox, moss phlox, or mountain phlox, which grows in the eastern United States.
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Close-up user images of pink moon
“In all [its] glory,” said one Twitter user along with an image of the pink moon.
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When is the next full moon?
The next full moon – the Flower Moon – will take place on May 16, according to Farmer’s Almanac.
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What are Bolides?
Bolides are brighter and larger than fireballs, according to National Geographic, and they frequently explode in the atmosphere.
On the surface of the Earth, these explosions may be heard and even felt.
Bolides are fireballs that emit a sonic boom when they speed through the atmosphere, according to some scientists.
Known as superbolides, certain bolides are so brilliant and produce such a big explosion that they become natural hazards and threatening to people and towns.
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What are Fireballs?
Larger meteors, ranging in size from a basketball to a compact automobile, are known as fireballs, per National Geographic.
The most common sort of meteor is probably fireballs. Hundreds of sightings are reported each year by members of groups like the American Meteor Society.
In the United States, more than 1,500 fireballs had been documented as of July 2014.
Some were only visible in a local area, while others were observed by stargazers in many states.
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What are Earthgrazers?
Earthgrazers are meteors with lengthy, multicolored tails that sweep close to the horizon, according to National Geographic.
Some earthgrazers re-enter space after bouncing off Earth’s upper atmosphere.
Other earthgrazers disintegrate in the atmosphere, streaking through the sky like falling stars.
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Different types of meteors
Meteors are classified by size, brightness, and proximity to Earth.
According to National Geographic, there are various different types of meteors:
- Earthgrazers
- Fireballs
- Bolides
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What is a meteor?
A meteor is a streak of light in the sky created by a meteoroid smashing into the atmosphere of the Earth, according to National Geographic.
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What does the pink moon symbolize?
The Pink Moon represents flowering in all aspects of one’s life and encourages you to grow in all areas of your life, according to TheRecentTimes.com.
It’s a representation of progress. It also refers to the rebirth of anything in one’s life. What it alludes to is a new beginning.
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Does the pink moon have other names?
The pink moon has other names, according to Nasa, such as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon.
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How long will the moon be full?
Per Nasa, the moon will appear full for three days, from Friday to Monday morning.
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Pink moon in full effect in NYC
The 98 percent-full April moon rose in the eastern sky around 6.29pm in the New York City area.
According to TimeAndDate.com, the actual full moon will rise at 7.42pm on Saturday, April 16.
Full Pink moon rises behind the Empire State Building in Manhattan of New York CityCredit: Getty Images – Getty -
Twitter users post pink moon photos
Via Twitter, many users have begun to post images of what the pink moon looks like in their area.
One such user, along with images, wrote: “Beautiful moon today.”
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How long can the pink moon be seen?
The pink moon will be viewable throughout the whole weekend, from early Friday morning to early Monday morning, according to Nasa.
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When will the pink moon reach its peak?
The full moon can be viewed this afternoon at approximately 2.55pm EST, according to Nasa.
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Chaos to come with pink moon, continued
Rose said: “[The April pink moon] actually marks the beginning of the Taurus-Scorpio eclipse that’s taking place over the next year and a half, so this is actually going to be really powerful.”
As a result, she claims that the full moon’s effects will be “amplified” for all 12 sun signs.
“The moon from an astrological standpoint rules over our emotions and our inner world.
“The amplification of it being an eclipse is going to halt any manifestation and ritualized manifestation specifically because the energy is so chaotic,” she said.
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Chaos to come with pink moon
While the pink full moon will be visible during the day, it will not be seen after the sun has set.
It will also not appear pink.
Each month’s full moon is named after an identifying feature of the time of year in which it occurs, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.
“April’s full moon often corresponded with the early springtime blooms of a certain wildflower native to eastern North America: Phlox subulata — commonly called creeping phlox or moss phlox — which also went by the name ‘moss pink,'” the Farmer’s Almanac reads.
The pink moon, according to Meghan Rose, a spiritual counselor, will have a significant impact on all star signs.
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When will the Lyrids shower begin?
The dazzling Lyrid meteor shower began on April 15 and the shooting stars can be spotted throughout this month.
This year’s showing will continue until April 30 and is due to peak on the night of April 22, when about 18 “shooting stars” will appear per hour.
EarthSky.org explains: “Your best bet for watching the Lyrids in 2022 is to watch in the hour before your local midnight, before the moon rises or gets very high in the sky.”
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What are the Lyrids, continued
You don’t necessarily need to look in a certain area as the meteors can appear all over the sky.
The Lyrid shower is one of the oldest known, with records of visible meteors going back 2,700 years.
The best time to spot the meteors is early in the morning or in the evening before the moon rises.
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What are the Lyrids?
The Lyrids happens each April and occur when Earth’s orbit takes it through a comet’s tail.
The meteor shower is made from falling debris from the comet Thatcher.
It gets its name from the Lyra constellation as sometimes the meteors look like they’re radiating from a place near that location.
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Pink Moon facts
KCRG-TV9 First Alert Weather shared some facts about the Pink Moon on Twitter ahead of the celestial phenomenon.
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How many phases of the moon are there?
There are four moon phases — New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, and Last Quarter.
A Full Moon means the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun and the Moon’s nearside is entirely lit.
The Moon doesn’t change shape and doesn’t produce any light – how we see it is due to the brightness of the Sun reflecting on it.
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Where is the edge of space, continued
In theory, once this 100km line is crossed, the atmosphere becomes too thin to provide enough lift for conventional aircraft to maintain flight.
At this altitude, a conventional plane would need to reach orbital velocity or risk falling plunging back to Earth.
The world governing body for aeronautic and astronautic records, the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), and many other organizations use the Karman Line as a way of determining when space flight has been achieved.
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Where is the edge of space?
A common definition of space is known as the “Karman Line.”
The Karman Line is an imaginary boundary 100km (62miles) above mean sea level, explains the National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service in the US.
