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The best time to see the moon rise will depend on your location. In New York, sunset will happen at 7:32 PM local time with moonrise at 7:31 PM. In Los Angeles, the moonrise is set at 7:26 PM PDT ...

the full moon’s brightness can render it uncomfortable to view when high in the sky. The optimal moments for observation are during its rise or set, with the ascent presenting a particularly ...

The Pink Moon of 2025 will rise over South Carolina this weekend. Just don’t look up expecting to see the moon awash in a rosy color. The fanciful name for the April full moon comes from the ...

Why is the April full moon called 'the Pink Moon'? According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the Pink Moon earned its name in honor of ground phlox, or "moss pink," which was more prevalent in ...

In 2025, the skies have been filled with breathtaking celestial events, from dazzling meteor showers to rare planetary alignments, and April promises even more cosmic wonders to witness.

KENTUCKY (WDKY) — The “pink full moon” will rise across U.S. skies this weekend ahead of a meteor shower capable of creating “bolts of blue.” The first full moon of spring, known as the pink moon, ...

KENTUCKY (WDKY) — The “pink full moon” will rise across U.S. skies this weekend ahead of a meteor shower capable of creating “bolts of blue.” The first full moon of spring, known as the ...