A unique solar eclipse in the century and the moon that precedes summer are among the astronomical events of April 2023. So you can see them.
The wait is over. The hybrid solar eclipse month we’ve been waiting for all year is finally here. And you won’t be the only one the astronomical events of april 2023. On the contrary, the month will be full of phenomena that can be observed with the naked eye around the world. Here we tell you when they will be, what to expect from them and how to best see them.
Pink Moon (April 6, 2023)
One of the most colorful astronomical events of April 2023 will undoubtedly be the full moon. Since time immemorial, this phenomenon has been characterized by dress the visible face of the satellite in a pale pink veil. Hence, according to Lydia Leija, social editor at National Geographic in Spanishthe first nations of North America they referred to her as Luna Rosa.
However, the coloring of the moon depends a lot on the atmospheric conditions of the place from which it is observed. For this reason, it also receives other names, according to Seasky:
- The Moon of the Sprouting Grass
- Crescent moon
- Egg Moon
In order to have a better watching experience, it is best to be in a clear place, no street lighting or buildings to obstruct the sky. If there are clouds that night, it will be difficult to appreciate the full glory of the Pink Moon.
We suggest you: The spectacular Pink Moon of April 2023 is already here and so you can see it
Hybrid Solar Eclipse (April 20)
This astronomical event will undoubtedly be the protagonist of the month of April. Astronomers claim that only occurs a few times each century, so 2023 brings a unique opportunity to witness it. This is a hybrid solar eclipse, which combines the characteristics of a partial and a total eclipse in different phases.
In fact, according to the observation platform Seasky, the phenomenon will not be the same all over the world:
“This type of eclipse will appear as a total eclipse in some parts of the world and will appear annular in others,” he explains on his official website.
NASA calculates that the path of the eclipse will begin in the southernmost part of the Indian Ocean. Over a few minutes, it will move west of Australia and south of Indonesia, so this region of the world You will only see a partial eclipse. In the following article we will tell you all the details.
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Lyrid rain (22 and 23 April)
The Lyrid rain will close the curtain of a month of intense astronomical events. Upon contact with Earth’s atmosphere, asteroids generally produce a spectacular tail, which follows them on their way across the sky. It is expected that, at its most congested, Up to 20 meteors per hour can be perceived.
Although this meteor shower started from the second week of the month, will reach its peak between the 22nd and 23rd. As the moon will be in its waxing phase, it will not obstruct the observation of this phenomenon. The meteors will radiate from the constellation Lyria, from which they inherit their name, and they will be visible from anywhere in the night sky.
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