PHOTOS: ‘Pink moon’ delights Houston sky watchers Monday night

HOUSTON – April’s full moon, known as the “pink moon,” was visible in the skies over Houston on Monday night.

Despite the colorful nickname, the moon wasn’t actually pink. The term comes from pink-colored flowers that typically grow this time of year, signaling the beginning of spring.

This moon was about three days past perigee -- when it is nearest to Earth in its orbit. So, while it appeared fairly large, it was not considered a super moon.

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