The full Pink Moon rises as Artemis 2 readies for flight | the moon meets Spica | Arcturus shines below Ursa Major and more

Plus nova scouting in Corona Borealis Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com | Web Version   March 30, 2026 FOLLOW US FOLLOW US   Just Look Up! SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE   What's Up This Week? Hello skywatchers! Earth's natural satellite dominates the news this week, as NASA gears up to launch its Artemis 2 mission on the same day that the full "Pink Moon" rises on April 1, or will a delay make fools of us all again? On top of that, we have a cavalcade of spring skywatching sights to indulge in, from a little starhopping and nova scouting to lunar rendezvous and reimagined constellations. Add to that the latest aurora forecast as geomagnetic activity ramps up following the eruption of a powerful solar flare, an article digging into a surge of fireball sightings across the US, and a gorgeous image of spiral galaxies merging 62 million light-years from Earth, and I'd say we've got a bumper issue on our hands! Here's what to watch for this week. Clear skies, Anthony Wood Sky Watching Writer, Space.com (Starry Night.) Monday, March 30 — Hunt Arcturus through the spring sky Tonight is a perfect time to find the red giant Arcturus rising in the eastern sky in the hours following sunset. First, locate the familiar stars of the famous Big Dipper asterism twinkling above the northeastern horizon. Draw an imaginary line from the innermost of the three stars representing its handle (Alioth) to the end star, lowest to the horizon (Alkaid) and continue that arcing line out into open space. The next bright star you find will be Arcturus, the 4th-brightest star in the night sky, which is also known as "Guardian of the Bear" due to its proximity to the constellation Ursa Major. (Photo by Davide Pischettola/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Wednesday, April 1 — The Pink Moon rises This month's full moon phase occurs at 10:12 p.m. EDT on April 1 (0212 GMT on April 2), when the moon will appear opposite the sun in Earth's sky, fully lit by its light as it shines close to the stars of the constellation Virgo. The April full moon is known as the "Pink Moon", in reference to the ground-covering phlox that blooms in early spring in parts of the U.S. (Starry Night) Thursday, April 2 — The moon meets Spica at sunset The 99%-lit waning moon will appear less than 2 degrees below the blue-white Spica, the brightest star in the constellation Virgo, on the night of April 2. They'll be separated by about the width of your thumb held at arm's length against the night sky — close enough to fit in the field of view of a pair of 10X50 binoculars — but will become more distant as the night wears on. (Starry Night.) Friday, April 3 — Scout out Corona Borealis where the "Blaze Star" will erupt Look to the eastern horizon after sunset to find the bowl-like formation of stars representing the constellation Corona Borealis (Latin for the "Northern Crown") twinkling in the early spring sky. The faint constellation will rise higher as dusk gives way to night and plays host to the ordinarily dim Blaze Star T. Coronae Borealis (TCrB), which has been known to erupt in a powerful nuclear explosion roughly once every 80 years or so, briefly becoming as bright as the North Star Polaris to the naked eye. The star could erupt any time now, so get prepared by staking out its location in the night sky! (Starry Night) Sunday, April 5 — The "Northern Cross" shines on Easter Sunday The rising of the Paschal Moon marks the first full moon after the spring equinox and determines the date of Easter for Christians worldwide. Early on Easter Sunday, Christians can find another mark of their faith shining in the night sky. Look to the eastern horizon in the hours preceding dawn to find the constellation Cygnus, the swan glimmering in the spring sky. The distribution of its stars have led to it being known as the Northern Cross. Moon Calendar Notable Moon Phase This Week: The Full Moon Earth's satellite reaches its full moon phase at 10:12 p.m. EDT on April 1 (0212 GMT on April 2), when it will appear fully-lit by the sun's rays. The moon will turn full on the same day that NASA's Artemis 2 mission is scheduled to launch four astronauts on a mission to the far side of Earth's natural satellite for the first time since the Apollo program of the 1960s and 70s.  The April full moon is often called the "Pink Moon" to reflect the blooming of the phlox ground-covering plant that flowers in early spring in North America. Read our April full moon page to discover everything you need to know about the lunar milestone. Full Story: Space (2/22) In The News Powerful X-class solar flare triggers radio blackout ahead of Artemis 2 launch An X1.4 solar flare triggered radio blackouts and launched a fast CME as NASA prepares for its Artemis 2 moon mission. Read More Fireball sightings are surging across the US — here's what's really going on With bright meteors sighted over Ohio, Texas, and Europe, you might wonder what's going on. Is meteor activity really increasing, or is there just a surge in reporting? Read More Northern Lights Forecast Aurora forecast March 30 — Solar flare sparks growing storm with auroras possible The latest aurora forecast for tonight helps you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights. Read More Your Amazing Astrophotos Astrophotographer captures spectacular photo of Antennae Galaxies dueling in deep space Astrophotographer Greg Meyer captured a spectacular view of the Antennae galaxies shining 62 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Corvus. The galaxies NGC 4038 and NGC 4039 are locked in a tumultuous gravitational struggle that will eventually see them merge into a single elliptical monster of a cosmic structure.   Read More Astronomy Kit and Accessories This Celestron Firstscope is my go-to for moonwatching and it's 15% off in Amazon's Spring Sale Ideal for adults and children alike, this super-compact tabletop Celestron Firstscope is perfect for fast, fuss-free skywatching. I'd never part with mine and it's even cheaper thanks to Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Read More Early spring deals for observing the cosmos: Our top picks for stargazers Do you want to get a better look at the universe around you? 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US Textile Markets Report Shifts in Cotton Fabric Wholesale Procurement Strategies

Cotton fabric wholesale involves the B2B procurement of raw textiles in bulk volumes directly from commercial mills, explicitly excluding retail yardage sales to individual hobbyists. As of March 2026, United States apparel manufacturers face tightening supply chain logistics regarding raw material acquisition and international freight tariffs.

Industrial buyers secure material strictly by the commercial bolt or industrial roll. A standard commercial bolt contains 15 to 40 continuous linear yards. Sourcing managers calculate product yields using this exact linear yardage to project landed freight costs accurately. Industry audits from late 2025 show 68 percent of domestic SME apparel brands select their primary vendors based strictly on flexible Minimum Order Quantities. High factory-direct minimums ranging from 500 to 1,000 yards force smaller buyers to rely heavily on domestic wholesale distributors holding existing physical stock.

Cotton fabric categorization relies heavily on weave geometry and Grams per Square Meter measurements. Heavyweight duck canvas utilizes a high tensile plain weave, functioning entirely differently than lightweight drafting muslin. Procurement agents experience severe seam slippage during production if they select a fabric weight lower than the product's structural requirement. B2B textiles require standardized, third-party certifications to clear United States import customs without legal liabilities. The Global Organic Textile Standard mandates independent certification of the entire supply chain. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 validates chemical safety across all dyed finishes.

Commercial textiles trade at exact finishing stages. Procuring raw greige goods or Ready for Dyeing materials requires manufacturers to manage separate secondary dyeing contractors. Sourcing mill-dyed fabrics accelerates production timelines by an average of 14 days. Procurement managers execute structured swatch testing sequences to evaluate physical material traits prior to authorizing massive bulk invoices. Testing physical samples for shrinkage and colorfastness crocking mitigates the financial risk of receiving unusable industrial rolls. United States manufacturers fulfill their commercial textile requirements successfully when they establish exact structural specifications and demand verified certifications from their textile mills. Implementing these strict sourcing protocols reduces material waste by 22 percent annually across industrial sewing facilities nationwide, protecting tight B2B profit margins efficiently and effectively.

source: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/canvasetc_cottonfabric-textilesourcing-wholesalecanvas-activity-7443692088455720961-lXWE/

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