April’s full pink moon may coincide with a historic attempt to start | CNN

The pink month of April is called Phlox subulata. Its colorful flowers are a sign of the season.

Sky watchers can soon catch the first full moon of the season rising in the night sky. April’s full pink moon will peak at 10:11 pm ET Wednesday, according to Time and Date. Regardless of the moniker, the silver orb will appear in its usual blue color. The delightful name of the monthly event pays … Read more

A zookeeper went to a former penal colony in Australia and found it full of adorable wombats | Find Wildlife

A zookeeper went to a former penal colony in Australia and found it full of adorable wombats | Find Wildlife

Ross Gurden says I hadn’t even got off the boat when I saw my first wombat, bobbing on the dusty road a few meters in front of me. About the size of a pitbull and moving slowly, this compact, furry lawnmower was on his way to find a new pasture, but I like to think … Read more

April’s full moon decides the date of Easter – here’s how it works

A full moon shines on a dark pink background over the ocean with grass-covered dunes in the foreground.

The first full moon of the year appears on April 1 and plays an important role in setting the date of Easter. The official time the moon will be full is 10:12 pm EDT. Interestingly, once the full moon arrives, its position in the sky will make it about twelve degrees south-east of the inhabited … Read more