How and when to see a pink moon, a comet and a galaxy this month

Don’t worry, you’re not colour blind. The moon isn’t literally pink (Picture: Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)

Night sky observers are being treated this month to a grab bag of intergalactic delights.  

A novel moon that occurs just once a year, a newly discovered comet and being able to see a galaxy are just some of the things you can see in April.

The soonest will be the pink moon – here’s what you need to know.

What is a pink moon?

No, it’s not a Barbie-themed moon.