This Tuesday evening, you will have to look up to the sky. And for good reason, a pink Full Moon will appear above our heads around two in the morning. As the media Science&Vie explains, we will be able to “observe the full phase of the Full Moon, at its full illumination stage, aligned precisely 180 degrees opposite the Sun according to its celestial longitude“.
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Why are we talking about the Pink Moon?
We prefer to warn you, do not expect to observe a bright pink Moon, Barbiecore style. It will be rather pink, even golden. The reason ? It will be illuminated by the light of the Sun. It was the Native Americans who first spoke of “Pink Moon”. This phenomenon refers to the color of phlox, one of the earliest flowers to bloom in April. Elsewhere in the world and in other cultures, the April full Moon is called something else. In China, it is called the Peony Moon. Among the Celtics, it is called the waxing moon. When you admire it, you have the impression that the Moon is slightly larger.
How to observe the Full Pink Moon?
To admire the Full Pink Moon this Tuesday evening, you have to hope that the sky is clear. Another parameter to take into account: pollution. If it is not dense, the observation conditions will be ideal for contemplating this astronomical phenomenon. If you miss it tonight, you’ll have a chance to catch up over the next three nights. If you ever forget to look up at the sky during this time, you will have to be patient since the next Pink Full Moon is expected on April 13, 2025. It appears once a year.
What effects on our well-being?
You may experience sleep disturbances tonight. Don’t panic, this is completely normal. Indeed, the Moon is never as bright as when it is 100% revealed. Consequence: it radiates more and prevents us from falling into the arms of Morpheus more easily. A study from the University of Washington showed that a change in sleep cycles occurred five days before the full moon phenomenon. People would fall asleep an average of 30 minutes later and sleep up to an hour less.
This lack of sleep causes a change in mood with more fatigue, irritability, but also more stress. Even if people are skeptical about the effects of the Moon on the body, it turns out that this star has held an important place in the lives of men since the dawn of time. In particular, it helped them to find their way in time and space, as when crossing by boat.
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