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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Climate
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Is there a full moon tonight? The Flower Moon rises over Michigan
A glance up to the sky Monday night, May 12, could reveal the Flower Moon, a symbol of spring's bountiful blooms. While the moon reaches peak "fullness" during the afternoon on May 12, it will appear full in the night sky Monday night, according to astronomers. The National Weather Service says views of the full moon could be partially blocked in southern Michigan. Along the southern border of Michigan, including Coldwater, there is a chance of rain and thunderstorms Monday night. Southeast Michigan will see rain after 2 a.m. May 13. In mid-Michigan, including Lansing, the forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies. Chances are better farther north. In the Gaylord area, it should be partly cloudy, and in Sault Ste. Marie the weather should be clear. Here's what to know about the Flower Moon. Yes, the Flower Moon, May's full moon, will reach peak illumination on May 12. The moon will peak at 12:56 p.m. and appear full Monday night. No, the Flower Moon is not a supermoon. The name Flower Moon comes from flowers blooming in May, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The moon is currently in its full moon phase, at 99% illumination, according to The moon's next phases in May 2025 are: Full Moon: May 12 Last Quarter: May 20 New Moon: May 27 The previous full moon was April's Pink Moon, which was a micromoon — appearing smaller as the moon reached its apogee. Here are all the full moons of 2025: More: How big is Lake Superior? What to know about Michigan's northern Great Lake Wolf Moon: January Snow Moon: February Worm Moon: March Pink Moon: April Flower Moon: May Strawberry Moon: June Buck Moon: July Sturgeon Moon: August Corn Moon: September Harvest Moon: October Beaver Moon: November Cold Moon: December The Strawberry Moon will peak June 11, 2025. Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Is there a full moon tonight? What to know as the Flower Moon rises over Michigan
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Climate
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Why is it called Strawberry Moon? How to glimpse June's full moon in Michigan
June is nearly here and the Strawberry Moon is on its way, set to symbolize the season's early fruit harvests. Look up June 11 to catch a glimpse of the Strawberry Moon lighting up Michigan skies. Here's what to know about the Strawberry Moon. No, the Strawberry Moon is not a supermoon. The Strawberry Moon, June's full moon, will reach peak illumination June 11. The previous full moon was May's Flower Moon. The name Strawberry Moon comes from June-bearing strawberries ripening during this season, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The moon is currently in its new moon phase, at 0% illumination, according to The moon's phases in June 2025 are: New Moon: May 27 First Quarter: June 3 Full Moon: June 11 Last Quarter: June 18 New Moon: June 25 Clear skies will ensure optimal viewing, so keep an eye on the weather forecast. The full moon will peak in the afternoon at 3:44 p.m. and appear full that night. The average distance between the Earth and the moon is 238,855 miles. At its farthest from the Earth, the moon is about 252,088 miles away and astronomers say it's at apogee. When the moon is at perigee, it's 225,623 miles away. You may have noticed the moon will occasionally take on a dramatic shade of orange or red in the night sky. That's because of how sunlight strikes the moon's surface after passing through the atmosphere. When the moon moves into the inner part of Earth's shadow, or umbra, according to NASA, some of the sunlight entering Earth's skies scatters before reaching the moon's surface. Colors with shorter wavelengths, such as blues and violets, scatter more easily than colors with longer wavelengths, which include red and orange. Here are all the full moons of 2025: More: Michigan lays claim to oldest rocks in US. Where you can find 3.6 billion-year-old stone Wolf Moon: January Snow Moon: February Worm Moon: March Pink Moon: April Flower Moon: May Strawberry Moon: June Buck Moon: July Sturgeon Moon: August Corn Moon: September Harvest Moon: October Beaver Moon: November Cold Moon: December The Buck Moon will peak July 11, 2025. Those who live in the northern hemisphere, which includes the entire continental United States, could have spectacular views of the Milky Way on clear nights with a new moon. Typically, the sky is darkest between about midnight and 5 a.m., according to Capture the Atlas. Stargazers can observe the Milky Way galaxy by looking for the "Summer Triangle," "a shape formed by three bright stars" that spans across the Milky Way, according to In the northern hemisphere, the Milky Way rises in the southeast, travels across the southern sky and sets in the southwest, according to DarkSky International maintains a website that lists all designated dark sky communities around the world, including 159 locations in the U.S. and multiple sites in Michigan. Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: When to view Strawberry Moon. 10 things about moon, night sky
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
When's the next full moon? What to know as the Flower Moon wanes
May's Flower Moon is waning, but the next moon, the Strawberry Moon, is coming in mid-June, symbolizing the season's early fruit harvests. Look up June 11 to catch a glimpse of the Strawberry Moon lighting up Michigan skies. Here's what to know about the Strawberry Moon. The Strawberry Moon, June's full moon, will reach peak illumination June 11. The previous full moon was May's Flower Moon. The moon is currently in its waning gibbous phase, at 97% illumination, according to The moon's phases in June 2025 are: New Moon: May 27 First Quarter: June 3 Full Moon: June 11 Last Quarter: June 18 New Moon: June 25 Clear skies will ensure optimal viewing, so keep an eye on the weather forecast. The full moon will peak in the afternoon at 3:44 p.m. and appear full that night. The name Strawberry Moon comes from June-bearing strawberries ripening during this season, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The average distance between the Earth and the moon is 238,855 miles. At its farthest from the Earth, the moon is about 252,088 miles away and astronomers say it's at apogee. When the moon is at perigee, it's 225,623 miles away. You may have noticed the moon will occasionally take on a dramatic shade of orange or red in the night sky. That's because of how sunlight strikes the moon's surface after passing through the atmosphere. When the moon moves into the inner part of Earth's shadow, or umbra, according to NASA, some of the sunlight entering Earth's skies scatters before reaching the moon's surface. Colors with shorter wavelengths, such as blues and violets, scatter more easily than colors with longer wavelengths, which include red and orange. No, the Strawberry Moon is not a supermoon. Here are all the full moons of 2025: More: A 17-year cicada brood is set to emerge. Will Michigan hear the big-eyed insects? Wolf Moon: January Snow Moon: February Worm Moon: March Pink Moon: April Flower Moon: May Strawberry Moon: June Buck Moon: July Sturgeon Moon: August Corn Moon: September Harvest Moon: October Beaver Moon: November Cold Moon: December The Buck Moon will peak July 11, 2025. Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan Strawberry Moon to rise in June. When to see it
CNET
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
Google's Latest Doodle Lets You Duel the Moon. Here's How to Play and Win
Google's home page logo is moonlighting as a strategy card game on Friday. If you click on Friday's Google Doodle, celebrating the lunar cycle, you'll go into a click-to-play card battler that turns the moon's eight phases into your own personal combo deck. In the game, called Rise of the Half Moon: May, you play against the moon to link matching moon phases, chasing specific card combinations to get more points. If you outscore the moon, you move on and can snag wildcard power-ups for the following rounds, where the game progressively gets larger and more difficult. This interactive doodle, which marks the Flower Moon's final half-lit quarter, is just the latest entry in Google's recurring Half Moon series. Google Doodles began in 1998 and over the years have ranged from simple sketches to interactive games and puzzles, but this is certainly one of the more intricate ones in recent months. See 53 of our favorite Google Doodles here. Not sure how to start? Here's what you need to know. What exactly is the May's half moon? May's half moon is the month's third-quarter phase, which is the moment when the moon has orbited three-quarters of the way around Earth and sunlight illuminates exactly half its disk. It's the final quarter, or "half moon" phase of this month's lunar cycle. This year, the half moon occurs on May 20 at 4:56 AM PT. From the northern hemisphere, you'll see the left side glowing, and in the southern hemisphere, the right side shines. This month's lunar cycle is dubbed the Flower Moon, because it coincides with the colorful wildflowers that bloom across North America and Europe this time of year. Check out these knockout shots of the Flower Moon as taken by NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers on the International Space Station. How the Flower Moon game works The Rise of the Half Moon starts out on a 3x3 grid. Each turn you choose one of three random moon-phase cards and place it on the board. Here's how you score points: Pairing phases : Drop two identical cards side-by-side (1 point). : Drop two identical cards side-by-side (1 point). Making a full moon : Combine complementary phases (ex. waning crescent + waxing gibbous) (2 points). : Combine complementary phases (ex. waning crescent + waxing gibbous) (2 points). Completing a cycle: Lay cards in the exact lunar order, new moon through waning crescent. (3 cards or more, 1 point per card). If you beat the moon three times in a row, you'll unlock a monthly wildcard with a special power in the game. This month, you have four wildcards up for grabs, as long as you clear all nine boards. As you move on, the layout begins to grow beyond the 3x3 grid, and the game exponentially gets more difficult to win. How to play (and actually win) This is May's Flower Moon doodle on the Google homepage. Google To play the game, go to the Google homepage and click on the doodle. The game will load in a pop-up. Next, scan the board. Lines connect the squares, showing how you can link them for combinations. You should plan your placements on those pathways. Then finally, play a card from your hand. You'll always have three cards, but you should always think ahead. The moon, who is your opponent, will use your cards against you, so you should think not only about offense, but also defense, when you place your card. A few tips from playing:
UPI
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Google celebrates May's last half moon with new Doodle
Google released a new Doodle Friday. Screenshot courtesy of Google May 16 (UPI) -- Google is celebrating the final half moon of May. The search engine released a new Doodle on Friday. The image hovering just over Google's search bar shows a winking moon that is half illuminated, half in shadow, and surrounded by cards depicting various lunar phases. "You'll be over the (half) moon about this latest iteration of the Rise of the Half Moon game series," the search engine said. When users click the Doodle, they are taken to an interactive game, where players "must connect the phases of the lunar cycle to earn points." May's moon is known as the "Flower Moon," Google said.
