April's full Pink Moon puts on show across the globe
April's full Moon, known as the Pink Moon, put on a spectacular show across the planet Tuesday night and will remain bright in the night sky through the end of the week.
This Moon is known by many names, according to different Native American tribes and cultures worldwide. The Maine Farmers' Almanac started using the Native American names for full Moons in the 1930s.
According to the Farmers' Almanac, the Pink Moon is named for the herb moss pink, also known as creeping phlox, a plant native to the eastern U.S. This bloom is pink and can be a sign of spring.
HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH THE MOON WITH YOUR PHONE
April's full Moon has other native names, including the Egg Moon, Fish Moon and Sprouting Grass Moon. According to the Hebrew calendar, it's also known as the Passover or Pesach Moon.
A full Moon provides a good opportunity to hone those photography skills.
With the Moon appearing full on the days around its peak, photographers around the world have been capturing views of lunar features with international backdrops from the Eiffel Tower in Paris to the Statue of Liberty in New York.
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