April's full 'pink' moon rises tonight. Here's how to see it in Wisconsin
Sky watchers could catch a glimpse of the next full moon, known as the "Pink Moon," as it peaks on Tuesday evening.
April's full moon coincides with the Lyrids meteor shower, which means the moon's brightness might make it more difficult to view the rest of the shower.
Here's how April's full moon became the "pink" moon and how you can see it in Wisconsin:
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When is the full moon in April 2024?
The "pink" moon rises on April 23, according to Space.com. The full moon peaks at 7:49 p.m. ET.
The moon waxes and wanes about every month. Here are the moon phases for April 2024:
Last Quarter: April 1
New Moon: April 8
First Quarter: April 15
Full Moon: April 23
Why is it called the Pink Moon?
The name has little to do with the color, but instead is associated with early springtime blooms of a wildflower called Phlox subulata, commonly known as creeping phlox or moss phlox, also known as "moss pink," according to the Farmer's Almanac.
What is Milwaukee's forecast tonight?
On Tuesday, showers are likely with the possibility of a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. The forecast in Milwaukee includes mostly cloudy skies with a high near 68 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Tonight, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 10 p.m. It will be mostly cloudy with a low around 33 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 60% with precipitation totaling less than a tenth of an inch.
Tips on how to view astronomical events in Wisconsin:
The best conditions to see the night sky will be with clear skies without clouds or haze. Make sure to check the latest forecast before heading out.
Here's a list of places in Wisconsin that could offer some of the best views of the night sky:
Newport State Park, Ellison Bay
When is the next full moon in 2024?
Here's the full moon calendar for the remainder of 2024:
May 23: Flower Moon
June 21: Buck Moon
Aug. 19: Sturgeon Moon
Sept. 17: Harvest Moon
Oct. 17: Hunter's Moon
Nov. 15: Beaver Moon
Dec. 15: Cold Moon
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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Pink moon 2024: How, where to see it in Wisconsin
