You Can See a Pink Supermoon in the Sky Tonight
If you found the Snow Moon that happened last February impressive, then wait until you catch a glimpse of today's Super Pink Moon, one of the biggest and brightest supermoons of 2021. Here's everything you need to know about today's supermoon and when you can expect to see it.
Why's it called the Pink Moon?
The pink moon got its name due to the fact that its appearance corresponds with the arrival of moss pink, which is a wildflower native to the North American region, according to the Farmers' Almanac. However, Native American tribes around the US have a very different name for the pink moon, which marks the start of spring. "Tasahcee-rakko" or "big spring moon" is what the Creek tribe of the Southeast calls the supermoon, according to the Western Washington University Planetarium. The Cherokee tribes of the East Coast call it "kawohni" or "flower moon."
What makes it a supermoon?
April's Super Pink moon is considered a supermoon because of its close proximity to Earth. When the moon reaches its perigee, the point closest to Earth, it appears larger and brighter than a normal full moon. Since the Super Pink Moon will be the closest supermoon to Earth this year, it'll be the brightest and biggest full moon of 2020.
When can you expect to see the Super Pink Moon Today?
Today's Super Pink Moon is expected to rise right after sunset and will be at its brightest at 11:32 pET, according to NASA. If today leaves you craving for some more stargazing, then you're in luck: May 26th will bring the second supermoon of this year, the Flower Moon.
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