US EditionApril's full moon is a 'micromoon.' Here's what that means
- On April 12, the full moon, also called the Pink Moon, occurred and was observable.
- The Moon follows an elliptical path, resulting in changing distances from Earth.
- This full moon was a micromoon, appearing when a full moon happens near its peak.
- Astrophysicist Gianluca Masi stated this micromoon would appear about 6% smaller than average.
- The Paschal Moon, or Pink Moon, influences the date of Easter, unlike Passover determined by the Hebrew calendar.
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Photo | There’s a pink moon on the rise
The full moon rises over Santa Cruz Saturday night. April’s full moon is called the Pink Moon, and it’s also a “micromoon” because it will be at its farthest point from Earth during its full phase. The Jewish holiday of Passover, which began Saturday at sunset, always begins on the night of a full moon, specifically the first full moon after the spring equinox. This is because the Hebrew calendar, which determines the date of Passover, is a luna…
'Pink micromoon' hovers over San Diego
Video above: This Nexstar Media video explains why you should make "spring resolutions." SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- On Saturday, San Diegans -- at least those in areas with minimal cloud cover -- were treated to a celestial spectacle as April's full "pink moon" rose over the horizon. It was also considered a "micromoon"—a phenomenon where the moon appears slightly smaller and dimmer due to its position at the farthest point from Earth in its orbi…
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Moon lovers with keen eyes may notice that April's full moon appears smaller than usual this month, and despite its "pink moon" namesake, the orb will have a golden-white hue.
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