The Eclipses season March already concluded, but That does not mean that in the next few days the night skies will stop surprising with Astronomical phenomena.
For millions of years, The lunar phases have fascinated humanity, not only for its beauty, but also by the cultural, mythological and agricultural meanings associated with them. In addition, the Moon has been a symbol of influence on stations and, according to some beliefs, also about human emotions.
The lunar calendar is a useful tool not only for astronomy fans, but also for various activities. Not to mention that the moon can teach us the importance of cycles, since it is born, grows, lights completely and “dies” every month.
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This April 13, the pink moon will illuminate the night sky. His name comes from the ancient civilizations of North America, who associated this lunar phase with the flowering of the Phlox Subulataa wild flower of pink tones that blooms during this time of year.
These are the first spring flowers in North America and dye the fields with pink tones.
Despite its name, the vowel of the Guatemalan Association of Engineering and Space Sciences (Agice), Mayarí Lemus, mentions that the color of the moon will not change during this phase.
However, according to the engineer Eleonora PoitevinPresident of the Guatemalan Association of Astronomy (AGA), Although significant chromatic variation will not be observed, when the moon comes out through the horizon it will acquire a slightly yellowish hue. This phenomenon is due to the diffraction of the light, an effect that occurs every month when the full moon appears on the horizon.
Poitevin adds that that day The moon will be in conjunction with a star of the Virgo constellation, called Spica, And for a few minutes he will hide it, making the brightest star of this constellation temporarily disappear from heaven.
Lemus adds that eThe moment of maximum luminosity will be on April 13 from 2.00 hours. Nevertheless, The visibility of the only natural satellite of the earth will depend on the cloudiness conditions. If you want to observe the moon, the expert recommends being located in high places, with clear skies and low light pollution, to appreciate it better.