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04-18-2024
April's ‘Pink Moon’ signifies the reemergence of life 
Since the 1930s, the Old Farmers' Almanac has been publishing names for the full moons, drawing from what were termed “Indian” names that have since become widely recognized and utilized. The full moon of April is often called the Pink Moon, a name attributed to the herb moss pink or creeping phlox - also known as moss phlox, mountain phlox, and creeping phlox - which is native to the eastern United States and one of spring's earliest widespread flowers.  Other names for this April moon include...
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