The April Pink Moon 2025 will illuminate the sky on Saturday, April 12, best visible at 5:00 am IST. Despite its name, the Pink Moon won’t appear pink—it’s inspired by the blooming pink phlox flowers of spring, a tradition rooted in Native American culture. Also known as the Egg Moon or Seed Moon, it symbolizes rebirth and renewal. This year’s Pink Moon is also a Micromoon, meaning it’s at its farthest point from Earth and will appear slightly smaller. Find a dark spot with a clear eastern horizon for the best view.
TITANIC’S SECRETS REVEALED IN 3D
A groundbreaking 3D scan of the Titanic wreck has revealed new insights into the tragic ship’s final hours. Conducted with underwater robots, the scan used over 700,000 images to create a “digital twin” of the wreck. It confirms that the iceberg caused small but widespread hull punctures—some the size of paper—which led to catastrophic flooding. One porthole appeared smashed by the iceberg, validating survivor accounts of cabins filling with ice water. The scan, part of a National Geographic documentary, also uncovered personal artefacts and highlighted the ship’s rapid deterioration. Experts warn the wreck may vanish within 40 years.
TRUMP TARIFF PAUSE SPARKS OUTRAGE
Former President Donald Trump is facing allegations of market manipulation after his abrupt decision to pause global tariffs just hours after they were implemented. Before the announcement, Trump posted on Truth Social, “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!!” triggering a surge in stock markets. The S&P 500 jumped over 9%, the Nasdaq over 12%, and Trump Media (ticker: DJT) rose 22.67%, boosting Trump’s personal stake by £415 million. Lawmakers and watchdogs demand an investigation, calling it a potential pump-and-dump scheme. While the White House calls it strategic diplomacy, critics argue the move eroded public trust and sparked financial controversy nationwide.
CHINA HITS BACK AT U.S.
In response to escalating trade tensions, China has increased tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125%, targeting key exports like soybeans and aircraft parts. Beijing has also imposed export controls on rare earth minerals, initiated antitrust investigations into companies such as Google, and limited the import of American films. Additionally, China has filed complaints with the World Trade Organization and is seeking support from global partners. While open to negotiations, China emphasizes the need for mutual respect and equality, signalling a firm stance against perceived U.S. economic pressure.
ASTEROID MAY HIT MOON 2032
Asteroid 2024 YR4, once feared as a potential “city killer,” no longer poses a threat to Earth, but may strike the Moon in 2032 with a 3.8% chance. Initially flagged by NASA with a high impact probability, refined calculations using data from Chile’s Gemini South telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope ruled out danger to Earth. The asteroid, shaped unusually like a flat hockey puck, is between 40–90 meters wide and rotates every 20 minutes. While a lunar impact would not affect Earth, it could provide scientists with a rare opportunity to study real-time crater formation and asteroid behaviour.
