2024 Pink Moon: What to expect and why it's not actually pink?
Full Moon, commonly known as the “Pink Moon”, coincides with the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower this year, potentially overshadowing the annual display of shooting stars. The Moon will appear full for approximately three days, from Monday to Thursday morning.
The timing of the Full Moon varies depending on one's time zone. In India, the Moon's brightness will reach its maximum on Wednesday, April 24, at 5.18 am (IST), according to Time and Date. Meanwhile, in the eastern United States, it will occur during the evening hours of April 23, at 7.49 pm (Eastern Daylight Time).
The name “Pink Moon” for the Full Moon in April originates from the pink wildflowers that bloom in early spring. This association is mentioned in the Maine Farmers' Almanac, an annual American periodical. Additionally, the April Full Moon is known by various other names, such as the Sprouting Grass Moon, Egg Moon, and Fish Moon among coastal tribes, signifying shad spawning as they swim upstream.
In the Hindu lunisolar calendar, this Full Moon often coincides with the ‘Hanuman Jayanti' festival, which celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman. For Buddhists, particularly in Sri Lanka, this Full Moon corresponds to ‘Bak Poya,’ commemorating the Buddha's visit to Sri Lanka and resolving a dispute between chiefs, averting a potential war. The names given by Native Americans reflect the spring thaw and the signs of new growth each year, with variations such as the Breaking Ice Moon and The Moon of the Red Grass Appearing.
In Celtic tradition, the Full
