The full moon (tatkresiwok - Inuit) occurs when the Sun and the Moon are on exact opposite sides of the Earth every 29.53 days. This lunar phase is known by many different names, cultures, religions and languages, depending on the month it occurs. This early spring full moon occurs in April and is known as the Ducks, Goose-Eggs, Seed, or Full Pink Moon.
The full moon for the month of April is at its fullest at 9:34 PM on Wednesday the 5th
...and the sun sets at 7:14 PM and the moon rises at 7:03 PM.
This is just about the best night to view the moon at its fullest after it rises today! Come join us for a meet-n-greet in the evening and to watch the full moon rise over the treetops of Claremont
The event begins at 6:30 PM and the event will officially end by 8:00 PM, but there may be some early birds and lingering about into the night.
Please do bring your bugs and coins for trading, discovering, or just to show them off. There are no food or beverage establishments nearby, but there is a bathroom, although we can't guarantee if it will be open after dark. On warm days, there are usually some cold beverages and the pizza stays hot! If you plan on bringing something to share, be sure to post it in a note. Please remember to dress appropriately for the temperature and weather conditions, as this event is outdoors and rain or shine. You may want to bring blankets and/or camp chairs.
It is interesting to note that often, calendars indicating moon phases may be off by a day when intended for use in a different time zone. Don't be late or you just might miss out on this magical time as the sun sets and the full moon rises.
Today is...
- First Contact Day (International observance)
- Sikmogil (South Korea)
- National Maritime Day is observed in India, in commemoration of the first voyage of SS Loyalty of the Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd. in 1919.
- International Day of Conscience
On this day...
- 1614 – In Virginia, Native American Pocahontas marries English colonist John Rolfe.
- 1792 – United States President George Washington exercises his authority to veto a bill, the first time this power is used in the United States.
- 1933 – U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs two executive orders: 6101 to establish the Civilian Conservation Corps, and 6102 "forbidding the Hoarding of Gold Coin, Gold Bullion, and Gold Certificates" by U.S. citizens.
- 1951 – Ethel and Julius Rosenberg are sentenced to death for spying for the Soviet Union.
- 1976 – In China, the April Fifth Movement leads to the Tiananmen Incident.
- 1998 – In Japan, the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge opens to traffic, becoming the longest bridge span in the world.
- 2007 – The cruise ship MS Sea Diamond strikes a volcanic reef near Nea Kameni and sinks the next day. Two passengers were never recovered and are presumed dead.
Notable births...
- 1726 – Benjamin Harrison V, American politician, planter and merchant (d. 1791)
- 1900 – Spencer Tracy, American actor (d. 1967)
- 1916 – Gregory Peck, American actor, political activist, and producer (d. 2003)
- 1923 – Nguyễn Văn Thiệu, Vietnamese general and politician, 5th President of South Vietnam (d. 2001)
- 1937 – Colin Powell, American general and politician, 65th United States Secretary of State (d. 2021)
- 1949 - Judith Resnik, American engineer and astronaut (d. 1986)
- 1951 - Dean Kamen, American inventor and businessman, founded Segway Inc.
Notable deaths...
- 1964 – Douglas MacArthur, American general (b. 1880)
- 1975 - Chiang Kai-shek, Chinese general and politician, 1st President of the Republic of China (b. 1887)
- 1982 – Abe Fortas, American lawyer and jurist (b. 1910)
- 1992 - Sam Walton, American businessman, founded Walmart and Sam's Club (b. 1918)
- 1997 - Allen Ginsberg, American poet (b. 1926)
- 2008 – Charlton Heston, American actor, director, and political activist (b. 1923)
- 2017 - Arthur Bisguier, American chess Grandmaster (b. 1929)
Note: If you are feeling sick, it is asked that you wait to attend in person events. Anyone who has Covid-19 symptoms, who has been in recent contact with a positive case, or might think they have been, is asked to not attend the event for the safety of themselves and others.
Full Moon Dates for 2023
Friday, January 6 at 3:08 PM
Sunday, February 5 at 10:29 AM
Tuesday, March 7 at 4:40 AM
Wednesday, April 5 at 9:34 PM
Friday, May 5 at 10:34 AM
Saturday, June 3 at 8:42 PM
Monday, July 3 at 4:39 AM
Tuesday, August 1 at 11:32 AM
Wednesday, August 30 at 6:36 PM
Friday, September 29 at 2:58 AM
Saturday, October 28 at 1:24 PM
Monday, November 27 at 1:16 AM
Tuesday, December 26 at 4:33 PM