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The UK was treated to a special pink moon this morning

It was most visible at around 6am on April 11.
It was most visible at around 6am on April 11. It was most visible at around 6am on April 11.

A “pink moon” illuminated the morning sky in the UK, marking the first full moon after the Spring Equinox.

The moon is not actually pink, though it is named after the pink wild ground phlox flowers that bloom in north America in spring.

Pink moon
Pink moon
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Full moons occur every 29 days, so you’re probably wondering what the big deal with this one is. Well, this month’s is more important than any other as it marks the beginning of several religious holidays.

Pink moon
Pink moon
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The pink moon was most visible in UK skies between 6-7am on April 11.