April 2023 Skywatching Spectacular: Pink Moon, Planets, Solar Eclipse, and Meteor Shower.
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The Pink Moon, the first full moon of spring, will be visible in the night sky on April 5 and 6. Three bright planets, Venus, Mercury, and Mars, will also be visible in the sky on the evening of April 5. The Pink Moon gets its name from the blooming of pink flowers and trees during this time of year. Other traditional names for the April full moon include the Breaking Ice Moon and the Frog Moon. To view the Pink Moon, check your local moonrise time and find a place with a wide-open view of the horizon.
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