April showers bring May flowers, including the Flower Moon.The full moon reached peak illumination at 12:56 p.m. on Monday but it will appear full for several more days. The Old Farmer's Almanac details specific moonrise times for ZIP codes across the U.

Step up and shout out, folks, the Full Flower Moon in Scorpio is upon us. The full Flower Moon rises and shines on May 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM EST at 22 degrees of Scorpio, the sign of death and

On Monday, May 12, people will be able to see the full moon, although it might appear slightly smaller than usual, a phenomenon known as a micromoon. According to NASA, this occurs when the celestial body is at its farthest point from Earth, about 251,000 miles away.

May's full moon, known as the 'Flower Moon' is set to dazzle stargazers and the astrophotography community alike when it rises on the night sky on May 12. Read on to discover where, when, and what to look for to get the most out of the yearly lunar event.

The full moon on May 12 is also called the flower moon because of the abundance of flowers that bloom in the spring. This moon has many other names, but the Center for Native American Studies says that the Great Lakes region calls it the “sucker moon” after the sucker fish.

May’s flower moon will appear full on Sunday and Monday evening, though this micromoon will look a little smaller than normal.

The May 2025 full moon, also called the "flower moon," officially occurs on Monday, May 12, giving skywatchers who are now enjoying milder conditions a chance to see a micromoon.