Temperatures on the Moon can reach 250º F (120º C)

It gets hot on the Moon! Daytime temperatures near the Moon’s equator can reach 250° F/ 120° C, while nighttime temperatures get to -208° F/130° C. It gets hot on the Moon! Daytime temperatures near the Moon’s equator can reach 250° F/ 120° C, while nighttime temperatures get to -208° F/130° C. 

The Pink Moon of April rising over a field of wild grass and flowers during twilight.

The April Full Moon Is Called The Pink Moon

The April full Moon is called the Pink Moon. This moon is named for the pink flowers – phlox – and other flowers that bloom in the early spring. It’s a symbol of the new blooms and growth of this time. Traditional names for each full moon in a year often come from various sources, …

full solar eclipse

Solar Eclipse Folklore

China: In China, people thought a dragon was eating away at the Sun during a solar eclipse. They would shoot arrows at the sky and play drums to try to scare the dragon away.  Native America: Suring solar eclipses, some Native American tribes would shoot flaming arrows into the sky in order to reignite the Sun. …

We Are Now In Mercury Retrograde Until April 25

Mercury goes into retrograde several times a year when the planet appears to be going backward in its orbit. Throughout history, it has been reported that strange and unusual events may occur during Mercury retrograde, such as breakdowns of communication systems, misunderstandings between people, interruptions in travel plans, and technical malfunctions.