US EditionHow to see May’s full flower moon
- The full moon known as the Flower Moon will reach its peak illumination on Monday, May 12, 2025, visible in regions including the UK and North America.
- The name Flower Moon originates from Native American Algonquin peoples and reflects the time of year when many wildflowers begin to bloom in May.
- The Flower Moon on May 12 is a micromoon, meaning it occurs at apogee and will appear about 14% smaller than usual, with peak fullness at 12:56 p.m. EDT.
- Tim Brothers, an MIT instructor, advises using telescopes or binoculars for detailed moon observation, as the bright full moon makes lunar features like craters harder to see.
- After the Flower Moon in May, there will be seven additional full moons throughout 2025, featuring a series of three supermoons in a row beginning in October, making it an eventful year for lunar enthusiasts.
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What was the Flower Moon and when will the next one be?
The full Flower moon visible in the early morning sky (Picture: Shutterstock) May’s full moon – known as the ‘Flower Moon’ – dazzled people across the UK last night. Also referred to as ‘Planting Moon’ or ‘Milky Moon’, it was at its most visible at 5.56pm. Amazed by the phenomenon, starwatchers took to social media to share pictures of the luminous orb rising above rooftops and trees – and they did not disappoint. From London’s skyline to Cambri…
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The Astronomical Professor of the National Institute of Astrophysics and Geophysical Research of Egypt, Ashraf Taders, explained the phenomenon of the full moon, through his official Facebook page, in his periodic report on astronomical events for May. The Astronomical Professor explained that "the moon's disk is complete and becomes full of orbit on that day, where the moon is in a state of convergence with the sun, rising directly at sundown, …
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