![]() On the contrary, the Paschal and Passover moon denotes that the Easter holidays and Jewish Pesach are just a week away. The pink moon has a religious significance as well - in the neo-pagan connotation, it is referred to as the ‘awakening moon,’ as spirits rise after a winter stupor and impart clarity, healing and a sense of rejuvenation. While some need to take stock of things, others can look forward to enjoying a stable and prosperous time. Marking a period of new growth and revival, the pink moon will have its influence on the zodiac signs. The flower commonly goes by the names of creeping phlox, moss phlox or moss pink, from which this full moon gets its name. As per a NASA report, the Maine Farmers’ Almanac calls it the pink moon, as it is the first full moon of spring, which is conventionally heralded by the widespread growth of the Phlox subulata wildflower in North America. The April full moon overlaps with the year’s Passover or Paschal moon, implying it would be at its highest illumination for the first time after the spring equinox on 20 March. And as we enter April 2023, another such significant astronomical event awaits us - a full pink moon. Excited stargazers and astrophotographers brought out their equipment to capture this marvellous moment. In March 2023, the earth stood witness to Venus appearing right below a crescent moon against a dark Ramadan sky. ![]()
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