April is a packed month for Kansas astronomy fans, as stargazers have a chance to see a full “pink” moon, the Lyrid meteor shower and what could be the brightest comet of the year.
The pink moon gets its name not from its hue, but because wildflowers bloom in April. Specifically, a flower commonly referred to as “moss pink” inspired the name, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
Full moons have multiple names, and many come from Indigenous cultures. The almanac uses Indigenous moon names, along with monikers from colonial America and other North American sources…