As spring comes to an end, its final full moon, the Flower Moon, will appear overhead this month. Its name, while feminine and ever-so enchanting, pays tribute to the abundance of pretty and new ...

Flowers are a popular Mother's Day gift, but what about a flower moon for the day after Mother's Day? The full moon on May 12, is also called a "flower moon" or "micromoon." This full moon might ...

The night sky will be putting on a dazzling display next week as May's Flower Moon rises, giving spring a touch of cosmic enchantment. Here's how to catch it at its brightest. Reaching its peak at ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The full flower moon — the second full moon of spring in the ...

The Flower Moon, May's full moon, will reach peak illumination at 12:56 p.m. on May 12, 2025. The moon's name comes from the abundance of flowers blooming in May. The moon is currently in its waxing ...

Why is May's full moon called flower moon? The Old Farmer's Almanac says that the 12 full moons each year are named by Native Americans, according to previous reporting by the Hendersonville ...

WASHINGTON — May's flower moon will illuminate the night sky on Monday. This particular full moon, traditionally known as a "flower moon," will rise on Monday evening. Unlike typical full moons or the ...

A "micromoon," or apogee full moon, will occur on May 12, appearing slightly smaller than usual due to its increased distance from Earth. This full moon is called the flower moon due to the springtime ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The fifth full Moon of 2024—the “Flower Moon”—will grace the ...