Illinois Skywatchers, The Pink Micromoon Is Coming and It’s Kinda Adorable

My favorite astronomical moments are the ones that require no telescope.

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A Telescope-Free Night to Watch the Sky

If you're like me, you'll be ecstatic to know that we got a good chance to peek at a Pink Micromoon this weekend.

What Is a Micromoon, Anyway?

The exact opposite of a supermoon, a micromoon occurs when the full moon lines up with the point in the moon's orbit furthest from Earth.

When that happens, the moons look smaller and a bit more dim than usual.

While I did mention eyeballing this micromoon might be easy to see with the naked eye, it might be tough to discern a size difference without the aid of a telescope.

Where to Watch in Illinois

It should be visible in Illinois as long as the skies are clear and not full of clouds or your view is blocked by big old buildings.

This should be a fun weekend for skywatchers, as this Pink Micromoon is a relatively rare occurrence that occurs only a handful of times per year.

Remember, the micromoon happens this Saturday night. Just be sure to look up.

When to Catch It and What’s Next

If you miss out, the next micromoon is expected sometime in May, so I wouldn't stress out too much.

After the micromoons, we go big, like super big, as three supermoons will be visible in the night sky in consecutive months: October (Harvest Moon), November (Beaver Moon), and December (Cold Moon).