Pink Moon 2019 is happening tonight and here’s how you can see it

Pink Moon 2019 is happening tonight and here's how you can see it.

The internet is abuzz with people chatting about the pink moon that's due to take place later today. Reports say that the 'pink' moon will appear on Friday 19 April and of course, it will be more visible when dusk falls.

Set your alarms now!

April's full moon called the "Pink Moon" will be visible in the PH skies this evening at 7:12PM. While the moon won't actually turn pink, the Old Farmer's Almanac said the moniker was derived from a pink flower that blooms in North America every April. pic.twitter.com/oQRVHJ3SYV — The Philippine Star (@PhilippineStar) April 19, 2019

That said, the name is a little misleading for the moon itself won't actually be pink for the name is derived from a pink flower. Pink moon received its name after people noticed it was similar to a type of moss called "pink moss" that is common in America and Canada during spring. However, it's also called the Egg Moon, Sprouting Grass Moon and Fish Moon...mad, we know. Tonight's moon should be noticeably larger than usual though for it is now three days past 'perigee', the point in the moon's orbit where it is closest to the earth. Nonetheless, people are pretty excited about the pink moon and have been sharing their thoughts on social media.

Sun radiates pink color, cant wait for the pink moon! ?

— ShArYn (@uncrazylunatic) April 19, 2019

Tonight's PINK Full Moon will be very difficult to see due to thicker cloud cover overhead. The moon appears larger than normal since it's 3 days past perigee (closest pass to the earth), but it's NOT pink. It's named for a spring flower that blooms early.

— Kimberly Newman WNDU (@KimberlyWNDU) April 19, 2019

Just got off but I’m staying up to see the pink moon ?

— astrid (@kissMyAstrid) April 19, 2019