May's Full Flower Moon Will Illuminate the Sky Soon—Here's How to See It
April brought us the Pink Moon, which got its name because it coincides with the blooming of moss pink wildflowers. This month, we'll see the full Flower Moon, which gets its moniker from the flush of flowers that pop up throughout the month.
The upcoming Flower Moon peaks on Monday, May 12, at 12:56 p.m. EDT when the sun is still bright overhead, according to the Farmers' Almanac. It will also appear full the night before and after its peak. The best time to see the full Flower Moon is at moonrise on May 12, when it appears above the eastern horizon in the Northern Hemisphere. You can check the moonrise and moonset times for your area here, as they vary by location.
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May's full moon is also referred to as the Milk Moon because May was the month when cows were moved to their summer pastures. Another common nickname for this moon is the Frog Moon, which the Cree in Canada gave it because of the chorus of croaking frogs during this time of year, according to the Farmers' Almanac.
To get the best view of the full Flower Moon, find an elevated location, an open field, or an east-facing coastline with a clear view of the eastern horizon. While you don't need to use binoculars or a telescope to see it, they do allow you to see the moon more closely to check out its unique craters.
If you don't get the chance to see the Flower Moon, the next full moon is the Strawberry Moon, which peaks on June 11 at 3:44 p.m. EDT. It will be the last full moon of spring.
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