Why won't April's 'Pink Moon' actually look pink?
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Answer: The name comes from spring flowers
The name comes from spring flowers ✓ — Correct! The Pink Moon is just a traditional name for April's full moon, tied to pink wildflowers that bloom in spring. The Moon itself usually looks white, yellow, or orange depending on the sky.
It only turns pink during eclipses — Wrong. A lunar eclipse can make the Moon look reddish, but that's unrelated to the name Pink Moon. April's full moon is usually just a normal full moon with a seasonal nickname.
Earth's air removes pink light — Wrong. Earth's air can tint the Moon orange or red near the horizon, but it doesn't specifically remove pink light. The 'Pink Moon' name is cultural, not an optical effect.
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