'Super Pink Moon' will be seen on April 8

The Dhaka Times Desk This year's biggest pink moon (called the Super Pink Moon) will be seen in April itself. This beautiful scene will be seen on April 8 at 8:35 Bangladesh time.

Many of us know that the average distance between the Earth and the Moon is 3 lakh 84 thousand 400 km. However, on this day, the pink glow of the moon will be seen from 3 lakh 56 thousand 907 kilometers from the earth. That is, on that day the distance of the moon from the earth will decrease by 27 thousand 493 km.

For those who love to see the moon, this supermoon is a special gift. This is going to be the brightest and biggest full moon this year. This April supermoon is called the pink moon.

What exactly is a supermoon?

Supermoon's orbit is closest to Earth. This closest distance from our planet makes the Moon appear so large and bright. This month's super pink moon is 3 lakh 56 thousand 907 km away from our planet.

However, even if it is a full moon, it will not be a supermoon. Because the Moon is in an elliptical orbit around the Earth. A full moon can be seen even though it is far away from our planet.

According to a report by US media website Senate, the April 8 supermoon will be the biggest and brightest supermoon this year.

Why is it called the pink moon?

পূর্ণিমার চাঁদের নামকরণের বিষয়টি সাধারণত আমেরিকান অঞ্চল ও ঋতুগুলোর ওপর নির্ভর করে থাকে। প্রতিবেদনের তথ্যানুযায়ী জানা যায়, ‘গোলাপি চাঁদ’ নামটি গোলাপি ফুলের (Phlox subulata) নামের ওপর ভিত্তি করে দেওয়া হয়েছে। এই ফুল উত্তর আমেরিকার পূর্ব দিকে বসন্তকালে ফোটে ও এটি মোটেও চাঁদের মতো রঙ নয়। পুরো গোলাকার চাঁদকে স্প্রাউটিং গ্রাস মুন, এগ মুন ও ফিশ মুন নামেও ডাকা হয়ে থাকে।

When is the last supermoon of 2020?

The last supermoon of 2020 was observed between March 9 and March 11. The supermoon of March is called 'Super Worm Moon'.

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