Pink Moon 2024 Will the moon look pink on full moon today Why is this a supermoon know

Pink Moon 2024: Today is Chaitra Purnima. In science, it has gained popularity by the name of Pink Moon. As soon as the evening approaches, the full moon will be visible in many countries including India. Interestingly, despite Pink Moon being in the name, the full moon will not look pink today. This name is named after a plant found in the eastern region of America, ‘Herb Mass Pink’ which is also called Phlox Subulata.

of reports AccordingToday’s full moon is a Super Moon. Supermoon is the situation when the Moon’s orbit is closest to the Earth. This means that today the Moon will reach perigee, its closest point in Earth’s orbit. Because of this it will appear slightly larger than normal.

According to reports, the Pink Moon has started at 3.20 am in India. This will happen till 5.20 am on 24th April. A little while from now, the pink moon will be visible in India as the evening approaches. It is noteworthy that Hanuman Jayanti is also being celebrated today, hence it has special significance in Hindu religion. Due to the simultaneous arrival of Purnima and Hanuman Jayanti, crowds of devotees are being seen in the temples.

However, if we talk from the point of view of science, people can see the Pink Moon with the naked eye. If you have binoculars or a good telescope, the Pink Moon will be visible even better. If the weather is clear in your area, you will be able to see the Pink Moon a little later than now.

The full moon will be visible in countries like India, America, Australia, France etc. The name Pink Moon comes from American culture. In America, every full moon is called by some name like Wolf Moon. The full moon of April has also got local names. The Algonquin people call it ‘Breaking Ice Moon’ because the ice starts melting during this season.