The Pink Moon is Coming: Everything to Know About 2021's Supermoons
An astrological phenomenon not to be missed, the pink moon known as the Supermoon will be able to be seen from earth on April 26 and May 26 of this year.
No regular moon, the pink phenomenon known as the Supermoon is expected to take place between April 26 and April 27, 2021, and will reportedly reach peak illumination around 11:33 p.m. EST.
So what is a Supermoon?
The concept of a Supermoon was originally conceived by the astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979, and technically, it applies to “either a new or full moon that occurs when the moon is within 90 percent of perigee, its closest approach to Earth.
Why will the moon be pink during a Supermoon?
The Farmer’s Almanac clarifies that despite its appearance, the pink moon is not the actual color, but rather a reflection of the vivid spring pleasantries we might be experiencing on the ground: "Although we wish this name had to do with the color of the Moon, the reality is not quite as mystical or awe-inspiring. In truth, April’s full Moon often corresponded with the early springtime blooms of a certain wildflower native to eastern North America: Phlox subulata—commonly called creeping phlox or moss phlox—which also went by the name 'moss pink.'"
