Space 02.04.2026 05:14 193 views

"Pink Moon" to Appear in the Sky

This is not a joke, but a beautiful yet slightly misleading name for April's full moon. The peak will occur tomorrow at 05:11 MSK.

"Pink Moon" to Appear in the Sky

Spoiler: the satellite won't actually be pink but will remain its usual silvery color.

What makes this full moon special and why is it called the "Pink Moon"?

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