There will be a celestial wonder unfolding in the skies later this month. It's called a 'Pink Supermoon' and it will grace the skies on April 26, 2021. Here's the best way to see it:

  • Find an open area to view, away from the buildings and city lights.
  • The moonrise will be at 8:04 P.M. on April 26.
  • Watch the eastern horizon as the moon rises. It will appear a larger-than-life golden hue.
  • The supermoon will reach "peak illumination" at 10:33 P.M. (Central Daylight Time)

Wait...it says a "golden hue." Isn't it suppose to be pink? It's called a 'Pink Supermoon', right? Yes, but according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the name isn't to be taken literally. The full moons were named by Native Americans and it often corresponded with vegetation and animals.

"April’s full Moon often corresponded with the early springtime blooms of a certain wildflower native to eastern North America: Phlox subulata—commonly called creeping phlox or moss phlox—which also went by the name “moss pink.” ~ Old Farmer's Almanac

There will only be two supermoons this year so seeing them will be a real treat. We won't have to wait very long for the second one, either. It will appear on May 26th. In the May event, look to the southeast as the moon rises at approximately 9:38 P.M.

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Using March 2019 data from the Social Security Administration, Stacker compiled a list of the most popular names in each of the 50 states and Washington D.C., according to their 2018 SSA rankings. The top five boy names and top five girl names are listed for each state, as well as the number of babies born in 2018 with that name. Historically common names like Michael only made the top five in three states, while the less common name Harper ranks in the top five for 22 states.

Curious what names are trending in your home state? Keep reading to see if your name made the top five -- or to find inspiration for naming your baby.

 

 

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