The rise of the full 'Pink Moon' is coming. Here's what to know

For those who like to watch the night sky on this crucifixion and resurrection remembrance weekend, we will have pretty moons and meteors in the sky for entertainment.



The Pink Moon will be the main astronomical event in the evening skies this weekend, but some lucky stargazers could be treated to an added celestial bonus.

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Saturday night will be a great opportunity to step outside and soak in beautiful views of Earth's celestial companion as the full moon rises around the globe.

The upcoming full moon will be the first of astronomical spring for the Northern Hemisphere. The most recent moon was the Worm Moon which shined brightly on March 18, just two days before the changing of the seasons on the March equinox.

Folks that spend some time outside this weekend soaking in views of the full moon should also keep watch for stray shooting stars.

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks during the second half of next week, and some early meteors associated with the shower are likely to streak across the night sky this weekend.

a reply to: infolurker

Looking forward to it!

Should be clear skies here so will be out in the backyard, firepot lit and roaring, beer at hand with nothing other to do than look up in amazement reflecting.

a reply to: infolurker

It's very bright. The skies are the best astronomically and astrologically.

The dynamic Leo King" take on this full moon. 1-1/2 hrs

The moon was rusty red colored last night in my part of the UK-
It was mentioned we have Saharan sand in the atmosphere so that could be why.
It looked pretty spooky I thought.