When, What Exactly Is It?

The solar eclipse may be over, but skywatchers have another reason to keep looking up: the Pink Moon.The full moon of April, called the Pink Moon, will be visible from Monday to Wednesday (April 22 to 24). It will reach the crest of its full phase at 7:49 p.m. Eastern Time on April 23. The full moon will also coincide with the Lyric Meteor Shower, which will peak around April 22.What Is the Pink Moon?The Pink Moon is named after the color of blooming Spring flowers. Other names for the moon include the Breaking Ice Moon, Budding Moon, Awakening Moon and Egg Moon.There are also many Native…