This April a perfect occasion to look at the sky, because for a few days of the month they will take place night shows worth remembering: the full moon and the pink moon. When can they be seen? these phenomena?
The reality is that the Moon is not the only protagonist of the sky in this month. So are the stars. In fact, to mid April you can see in the sky second meteor shower of 2022: the lyrid rain.
When will there be meteor showers in April?
For lovers of night showsthere are several dates to mark in the april calendar. To begin with, it is important to know the days on which you can see the showers of stars: between April 16 and 25.
During these days they will appear in the sky the lyrids. However, the best day to observe them It will be the night of April 24 to 25. What is the origin of this meteor shower? the old comet thatcher, according to NASA. That’s right, on these dates the Earth will go through a debris stream that come from the ancient comet.
According to the calculations of the space agency, this comet has brought the lyrids to the planet for at least 2,600 years. This year it will be possible to see about 15 or 20 every hour. Of course, as long as it is done from a area with little light pollution.
When will there be a full moon in April?
The full moon It’s one of the astronomical events most anticipated each month. Therefore, the National Geographic Institute make a calendar with the dates of this event in each month.
Wolf Moon: January 17
Snow Moon: February 16
Worm Moon: March 18
Pink Moon: April 16
Flower Moon: May 16
Strawberry Moon: June 14
Stag Moon: July 13
Sturgeon Moon: August 12
Harvest Moon: September 10
Hunter’s Moon: October 9
Beaver Moon: November 8
Cold Moon: December 8
That’s right, according to this official compilation, the full moon in april It will be the 16th of this month.
When will there be a pink moon in April?
The full moon in April is known as the pink moon, for citizens of the United States. As noted above, there will be April 16th.
Leaving aside the high expectations that its name creates, the reality is that the april full moon it’s not from pink colour. It is called that because coincides with the blossoming of a pink plant: mossy phlox.
In this way, the first full moon of spring will not have a pinkish hue: will be white. However, it will be possible to take advantage of it to observe it in its most complete phase during the day 16 and until April 18.
Source: Lasexta
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