A beautiful astronomical event will occur on April 12th: a full moon will appear next to Spica, a bright blue giant star.
Spica, the brightest star in the Virgo constellation, is intensely bright because of its immense size and energy.
Unlike the moon's quickly arriving light, Spica's light has traveled for approximately 250 years to reach Earth.
This stunning celestial pairing will be easily visible in the southern hemisphere, creating a memorable night sky view.
