Stargazers enjoy the 'Pink Moon' this spring

觀星愛好者於今年春季欣賞「粉紅月亮」

Every April, stargazers look forward to the 'Pink Moon', a tradition that marks the transition into spring.

每年四月,觀星愛好者們都引頸期盼著「粉紅月亮」,這是一項象徵邁入春天的傳統。

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Instead, the name comes from the Phlox subulata, a bright pink wildflower that blooms across North America at this time.

相反地,這個名字源自於「福祿考」(Phlox subulata),這是一種在春季盛開於北美洲的鮮豔粉紅色野花。

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The April full moon also holds religious significance as the 'Paschal Moon', which helps determine the date of Easter.

四月的滿月也因被稱為「逾越節月亮」(Paschal Moon)而具有宗教意義,這有助於確定復活節的日期。

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While the moon keeps its usual silvery-white glow, it may look larger or orange-tinted when near the horizon due to atmospheric effects known as the 'moon illusion'.

雖然月亮仍保持其平時的銀白色光芒,但由於被稱為「月球錯覺」的大氣效應,當它靠近地平線時,看起來可能會更大或呈現橘色。

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Whether you call it the 'Egg Moon' or the 'Sprouting Grass Moon', the April full moon is a beautiful reminder of nature's cycle of renewal.

無論你稱它為「蛋月」還是「嫩草月」,四月的滿月都是大自然更新循環的絕美提醒。

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Capture the best photos during the 'blue hour' just after sunset for a stunning contrast between the moon and the sky.

在日落後的「藍色時刻」捕捉照片,月亮與天空之間將形成令人驚嘆的對比。

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Why is the April full moon called the 'Pink Moon'?

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It is named after a pink wildflower that blooms in early spring.

What is the 'moon illusion'?

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The tendency for the brain to perceive the moon as larger when it is near the horizon.

How does the April full moon relate to the Easter holiday?

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It is known as the Paschal Moon and helps calculate the date of Easter.

What is the best time to take photos of the moon?

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During the blue hour, just after sunset.

Which of these is NOT an alternative name for the April full moon?

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The Harvest Moon.

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