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Pink full moom7/15/2023 ![]() According to the Almanac, legend has it that sucker fishes return from the spirit realm to purify worldly waters during this phase.įor certain tribes and communities residing near the tundra region, April is still the early springtime when blossoming hasn’t yet started. ![]() ![]() Some communities also call it the ‘fish moon’ and the ‘sucker moon,’ as fishes thrive during this period and sucker fishes are harvested at large. Some of them are ‘moon when the ducks come back’, ‘egg moon’, ‘moon when the geese lay eggs’ and ‘frog moon’. Hence, some interesting names coined by other tribes are also derived from such a periodic change in the life cycle of the animals. The pink moon also signifies the reappearance of certain animals after the long harsh winters. Although the peonies are found in cream and white hues as well, soft blush pink is the most common one along with other darker shades of pink. In many Asian countries, especially China, the full moon in April is also known as the ‘Peony moon’, referring to the blooming of these indigenous flowers. The colonial era of North America also saw the rise of new moon names such as ‘planter’s moon’ and ‘sugar maker moon’ to signify the planting season and the time to make maple syrup and sugar from the sap. Referring to the sowing season and new harvest, other monikers include ‘full sprouting grass moon’, ‘moon of blackberry’, ‘flower moon’ and ‘moon of the big leaves.’ Additionally, ‘new shoots moon,’ ‘seed moon’ and ‘growing moon’ are among other names of the April moon depicting growth. For instance, while the Oglala tribe of the Dakotas calls it the ‘moon of the red grass appearing,’ the Tlingit tribe of the Pacific Northwest has labelled it a ‘budding moon of plants and shrubs.’ Spring, being the harbinger of new hope and revival, gives rise to several other moon names. The auspicious event is usually observed during the full moon of the Hindu month of Chaitra.Īccording to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the name ‘pink moon’ was also prevalent among Native Americans, as they celebrated spring with the moss pink flower which attracts butterflies signalling the arrival of the season. Whereas, in the Hindu lunar calendar, this full moon in April marks the festival of Hanuman Jayanti or the birth of Lord Hanuman. On the contrary, the Paschal and Passover moon denotes that the Easter holidays and Jewish Pesach are just a week away. The pink moon has a religious significance as well - in the neo-pagan connotation, it is referred to as the ‘awakening moon,’ as spirits rise after a winter stupor and impart clarity, healing and a sense of rejuvenation. While some need to take stock of things, others can look forward to enjoying a stable and prosperous time. Marking a period of new growth and revival, the pink moon will have its influence on the zodiac signs. The flower commonly goes by the names of creeping phlox, moss phlox or moss pink, from which this full moon gets its name. As per a NASA report, the Maine Farmers’ Almanac calls it the pink moon, as it is the first full moon of spring, which is conventionally heralded by the widespread growth of the Phlox subulata wildflower in North America. The April full moon overlaps with the year’s Passover or Paschal moon, implying it would be at its highest illumination for the first time after the spring equinox on 20 March. And as we enter April 2023, another such significant astronomical event awaits us - a full pink moon. Excited stargazers and astrophotographers brought out their equipment to capture this marvellous moment. In March 2023, the earth stood witness to Venus appearing right below a crescent moon against a dark Ramadan sky.
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