What to know the 2024 Pink Full Moon

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The April full moon, known as the "pink" moon, is set to rise soon after its role in the total solar eclipse.

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Despite its name, the moon won't actually appear pink to the naked eye; it will appear golden near the horizon and white overhead.

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The name "pink moon" originates from the herb moss pink, also known as creeping phlox, a widespread spring flower.

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The Maine Farmers' Almanac began publishing Native American names for full moons in the 1930s, and these names are now widely recognized.

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Each full moon has its own name based on nature's cues, and the April full moon is known as the pink moon.

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Creeping phlox, the plant after which the moon is named, thrives in sandy or rocky soils and is used as ground cover.

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Other names for the April full moon include the sprouting grass moon, the egg moon, and the fish moon among coastal tribes.

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The full moon will occur on Tuesday, April 23, at 7:49 p.m. EDT, and will appear full for about three days.

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Native Americans, among others, named the months after natural events, and these names have persisted through history.

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Understanding the origin of the pink moon's name adds a layer of cultural and natural significance to this celestial event.

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