Pink Moon and Jupiter over Looe river. April's full moon with Jupiter in alignment

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Full moon rising over the Looe river and the Banjo Pier with Jupiter in alignment . At 666 million kilometers Jupiter was at its nearest to earth on 8th April. In tonight's sky Jupiter is close to the 's full moon is also known as the "Pink Moon" even though it does not take on a pink hue. Phlox is also known as herb moss pink and is one of the first flowers to bloom in spring giving the .April full moon it's name. In ancient times each full moon was given a name as a way of telling the time and seasons. The Pink Moon is also known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon and the Fish Moon.

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Size: 3168px × 4752px
Location: Looe
Photo credit: © Fozimage - Ian Foster LRPS / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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