A pink moon will peak soon over Ohio, then a meteor shower. When to see it all
A full “pink” moon will peak above Youngstown soon, and Ohio stargazers can also look forward to a variety of upcoming local astronomy gatherings.
The pink moon gets its name not from the hue of the full moon, but because wildflowers bloom in April. Specifically, the flower “moss pink” inspired the name, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
Along with the pink moon, April’s full moon is also referred to as the sprouting grass moon, egg moon, fish moon and other names, according to NASA.
Here’s when to catch a look at the pink moon this year in Youngstown.
When will the pink moon peak in Youngstown?
The pink moon will peak at 7:49 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time Tuesday in Youngstown, but you might catch a better view just a little later as the sun sets at 8:08 p.m.
The moon will appear full from Monday morning to Thursday morning, NASA reports.
The National Weather Service forecasts Tuesday night a 70% chance of showers in State College, with a low around 47 degrees Fahrenheit.
More full moons in 2024
If you don’t get a chance to see this month’s pink moon, you’ll still have eight more opportunities to see a full moon in 2024.
Here’s this year’s full moon calendar, with information from Space.com:
May 23: Flower moon
June 21: Strawberry moon
July 21: Buck moon
Aug. 19: Sturgeon moon (supermoon and blue moon)
Sept. 17: Harvest moon (supermoon and partial lunar eclipse)
Oct. 17: Hunter’s moon (supermoon)
Nov. 15: Beaver moon (supermoon)
Dec. 15: Cold moon
Full moons have multiple names, and many come from Indigenous cultures. The Farmers’ Almanac uses Indigenous moon names, along with monikers from colonial America and other North American sources.
This story was originally published April 22, 2024 at 6:00 AM with the headline "A pink moon will peak soon over Ohio, then a meteor shower. When to see it all."
