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The full moon will rise on Saturday, April 12. It will reach its peak brightness at 8:22 p.m. EDT, which is 0022 GMT on April 13. This timing marks the moment when the moon appears fully lit from Earth’s perspective.
Why is it called Micromoon?
This month’s full moon is also called a micromoon. A micromoon happens when the full moon occurs while the moon is at apogee. Apogee is the point when the moon is farthest from Earth. According to the Virtual Telescope Projectthe moon will be about 252,277 miles, or 406,000 kilometers, away from Earth. Because of its distance, the moon will look around 6% smaller than an average full moon.
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How to Watch through Livestream
The Virtual Telescope Project, based in Manciano, Italy, will show the full moon live through its robotic telescopes. The livestream will begin at 8:00 p.m. EDT (0000 GMT April 13). People can watch the moon online through the project’s YouTube channel and WebTV page.The livestream will allow people around the world to view the moon. The telescopes are located in Italy’s Maremma region, which has clear skies. Viewers can enjoy real-time images of the moon from home.
FAQs
Why is April’s full moon called a micromoon?
A micromoon happens when the full moon occurs while it is farthest from Earth, making it appear smaller and dimmer in the sky.
How can I watch the April micromoon?
You can watch the livestream of the micromoon on the Virtual Telescope Project’s website or its YouTube channel at 8:00 p.m. EDT on April 12.
