On April 23rd, the Pink Moon, the first full moon of the northern hemisphere spring, will grace the night sky. Despite its name, the moon won’t turn pink; it’s named after a type of flower called Phlox subulata. The peak of this supermoon will be on April 23rd. Additionally, the Pink Moon is known by other names, such as the Paschal Moon, as it’s the first full moon after the March equinox, following Easter.
An interesting fact about this moon is that those seeking peace and love perform a special pink bath ritual, which includes rose petals, rose essence or rosehip oil, and sea salt or Epsom salt.
What Does It Mean and How to See the Pink Moon on April 23rd
Named after the blooming of the Wild Ground Phlox, a wildflower in the northern hemisphere signaling the arrival of spring, various countries have dubbed it the Pink Moon or April’s Full Pink Supermoon. The Pink Moon will be visible on April 23rd at 16.49 hs (PDT), 399,751 kilometers from Earth, according to the National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics, and Electronics (INAOE). To see the Pink Moon, simply try to move away from light pollution as much as possible. While no equipment is necessary, having binoculars on hand is recommended.
April Continues with Astronomical Events
For the rest of the month, there are two more astronomical events. On April 22nd, the Lyrid meteor shower, the first meteor shower of each year, will occur, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); it’s the oldest recorded meteor shower. On April 30th, there will be a partial solar eclipse visible in the southeast Pacific and the southern region of South America. Setting science aside:
How Do You Prepare a Bath To Attract Love?
If you have a bathtub, fill it with hot water, add all the ingredients (rose petals, rose essence or rosehip oil, and sea salt or Epsom salt), and immerse yourself. If you don’t have a bathtub, you can use a container and finish the bath with that water. While in contact with this water, visualize what you want to attract in a partner, but always focus on what is good for your self-love and suitable for you. Afterward, step out and try to be in peace and calmness, sincerely asking for what you truly desire in a partner.
This story was written in Spanish by Perla Vallejo in Ecoosfera.
