This full moon is likely to disturb our emotions and fall asleep.
Each month, the moon becomes full and shines with all its brilliance. Except that this month, the full moon is a bit special: those who will look up to the sky on Sunday can see the pink moon in the starry vault. By his side will shine Spica, the brightest star of the Virgin constellation, adding a touch of magic to this already special night. A celestial event not to be missed, especially since it occurs only once a year.
On what date and what time to see the pink moon?
The pink moon will be visible on Sunday March 13 at 2:22 am in the morning. It will reach its peak by placing itself exactly 180 ° from the sun in celestial longitude, at 6:23 am precisely, time of mainland France. To hope to see it in the sky, with a naked eye, and fully enjoy its radiance, it is better to move away from light pollution and hope for a clear sky. So we are more likely to see her fully shine in the countryside than in the city center.
What is the meaning of the pink moon?
At the risk of disappointing you, it should be noted that the pink moon, unlike its name, is not really pink – unlike the blood moon which is tinged with red. The pink moon is nicknamed in Europe and North America (“Pink Moon” for Anglo-Saxons) because it coincides with the flowering of wild phlox, a herbaceous plant with clusters of delicately scented pink flowers. It also symbolizes healing, emotional awakening and new departures. It invites us to slow down, to reconnect to our inner cycle, to flourish like the flowers under the light, to be reborn after the winter dormancy period, like nature in the spring. In other cultures, this spring lunation also takes evocative names: “peony moon” in Chinese astrology or “seed moon” in the Wicca tradition which both evoke flowering, fertility and rebirth. Finally, it is also essential in the Christian calendar because it allows you to fix the date of Easter. Indeed, the Pascale feast is celebrated on Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox, so April 20 this year.
When will the next pink moon take place?
The next pink moon will only take place next year, April 2, 2026.
What are its effects on sleep?
If some are completely insensitive to the effects of the full moon, others note changes in terms of their sleep and their emotions. A study by the University of Washington revealed that lunar cycles could impact our sleep. Among full moon nights, some of us fall asleep on average 30 minutes later and sleep until an hour less.
Add to this an exacerbated emotional sensitivity, an increased need to refocus and an instinctive call for renewal.
