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April's pink moon will be a supermoon: What to know
The pink moon will reach peak illumination in the United States on Saturday, April 12, at 8:22 p.m. ET, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory. Thomas told "GMA" this year's April full moon is also a supermoon, which occurs when the moon reaches its closest point to Earth in its orbit, making it appear larger and more radiant than usual.
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April's full moon will reach peak illumination at 7:22 p.m. local time on Saturday, April 12. Contrary to its name, the moon will not turn a shade of pink. The name is instead an homage to the ...
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