Stargazers around the world will be treated to a stunning astronomical display of a full Pink Moon on Good Friday.
The April full moon will be the fourth full moon of 2019 after millions around the world watched this year's previous events, such as Monday's Super blood wolf moon.
Despite its name, the Pink Moon won't actually be that colour but instead derives the name because it coincides with the blooming of a pink wildflower.
The name comes from the Herb moss pink phlox, or 'wild ground' phlox, which blooms in early spring in the US and Canada.
According to the farmer's Almanac, the full moon reaches peak fullness at 12.12 BST.
The timing of the full moon's appearance depends on where the moon is in its orbit around the Earth; this is why the actual time of the full moon can be in daylight for certain locations.
American commuters making their way to work would be able to catch the event as it reaches its peak at 7:12am EST.
For the best chance of seeing it, try to head to an area with little light pollution, so the moon will look particularly bright in the night sky.
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In China, it will occur in the evening time starting from approximately 4pm, calculated from China Standard Time.
France, Italy and Spain will be able to catch it at around 13.00 (WET) and it will reach its peak in eastern Europe at around 14.00 (EET).
It occurs when the moon is located on the opposite side of the Earth as the sun, meaning its face is fully illuminated.
The pink moon has also been called the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the full Fish Moon.
According to an Old Wive's Tale, many believe that labour can be induced by the lunar cycle and the start of a full moon.
The full moon is believed to be closest to the Duchess of Sussex’s expected due date, said to be mid- April to early May.
The suggestion is that a full moon’s gravitational pull affects the amniotic fluid in the same way it affects the water in the sea and rivers, as well as influencing the levels of the hormone melatonin.
Maternity wards are said to be busier during a full moon, although in the medical world there are many who are sceptical about whether the moon encourages labour.
This article has been adapted from its original source.
