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Fast Company
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fast Company
Full moon May 2025: Here's the best time to see the flower ‘micromoon' tonight
Disney's 1951 animated film Alice in Wonderland taught audiences that 'you can learn a lot of things from the flowers.' But the movie never mentioned the full moon named after those springtime sensations. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, a celestial phenomenon called the 'Flower Moon' occurs today, and despite being 'micro,' it is still a sight to behold. Let's take a deeper look into what all these names mean, and when you can see this 'full flower micromoon.' Why is the May full moon tonight called the 'Flower Moon'? The Old Farmer's Almanac shares popular names given to each month's full moons. Many of these monikers are based in Native American tradition. May is most commonly referred to as the 'Flower Moon,' thanks to the Algonquin people. The name comes from the fact that many flowers begin to bloom in May, thanks in part to all the April showers. Eighteenth century American explorer Jonathan Carver used a similar name in his 1798 publication, Travels Through the Interior Parts of North America. He dubbed the orb 'Month of Flowers,' after living among the Dakota people. American transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau references this name in his writings as well. Other tribes' monikers celebrated other spring seasonal delights. The Cree preferred 'Budding Moon' and 'Leaf Budding Moon,' while the Oglala used 'Moon of the Shedding Ponies.' Similarly, the Dakota and Lakota people also utilized the name 'Planting Moon.' The Flower Moon tonight is also a micromoon The Flower Moon is also the third and final micromoon of 2025. A micromoon occurs when the moon becomes full during apogee, which is a fancy NASA word describing the moon at its farthest point away from Earth. May's full moon will be smaller and dimmer as a result, but it's still an impressive satellite (just like humans, the orb can't always give 100%!). When is the best time to see the full Flower Moon tonight? While May's moon reaches peak illumination today at 12:56 p.m. ET, it will appear full for a couple of nights. This gives you enough time to bask in its glory, and maybe even accept a proposal of marriage. Ancient folklore states that love is intensified during this time, because as the moon regulates the tides, it may also impact the water in human bodies. In a similar vein, if you need an excuse not to do laundry, clothes washed during this period are said not to last long. Looking up and ahead After you go for love (or the longevity of your clothes) with this flower micromoon, the rest of 2025 still has plenty in store. Coming attractions include three back-to-back supermoons beginning in October, to finish the year out strong. But before we get there, next month's 'Strawberry Moon' celebrates the time when the sweet fruit is ripe and ready to pick. Stay tuned for more to come on these nighttime displays.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Total lunar eclipse will be visible from the Bay Area tonight. Here's how to stream
OAKLAND, Calif. - A total lunar eclipse will be visible across the U.S. and North America Thursday night. Lucky for Californians, and those who live in Pacific Standard Time, you can step outside just before midnight to catch a glimpse. If you'd rather watch the total lunar eclipse from the comfort of your home, the Southern California-based Griffith Observatory will be streaming the event in its entirety. What we know The celestial event will be streamed on the observatory's YouTube page starting at 8:50 p.m. Thursday. While the total eclipse doesn't start until 11:26 p.m., you can stream every stage of the eclipse until 3:05 a.m. 6:44 p.m. – Moonrise 8:50 p..m. – Online broadcast begins 8:57 p.m. – Penumbral eclipse begins 10:09 p.m. – Umbral eclipse begins 11:26 p.m. – Total eclipse begins 11:59 p.m. – Greatest Eclipse 12:31 a.m. – Total eclipse ends 1:48 a.m. – Umbral eclipse ends 3 a.m. – Penumbral eclipse ends 3:05 a.m. – Online broadcast ends The lunar eclipse will be visible across all 50 U.S. states, according to A map from NASA outlines global visibility. Dig deeper Even though the moon will be in Earth's shadow during the eclipse, our planet won't quite block out all of the sun's light. Our atmosphere will filter out all but the reddish wavelengths of the remaining light – the same effect that makes our sunrises and sunsets red. As a result, the moon will take on a reddish-brown glow. This is why it's called a "Blood" Worm Moon, as opposed to just a regular Worm Moon. If the lunar eclipse wasn't taking place on the same night as the full moon, it would just be called a Worm Moon, according to NASA. March's full moon is called the Worm Moon. It was believed this name was given due to the earthworms that appeared as the soil warmed up during the spring, according to the Farmer's Almanac. Another explanation for the name dates back to the 1760s when Captain Jonathan Carver visited the Dakota and other Native American tribes. Carver wrote that the name Worm Moon referenced a type of beetle larvae which began to emerge from thawing tree bark once winter was over. The next total lunar eclipse will be on Sept. 7, 2025, according to Time and Date. The Northern Hemisphere can look forward to more celestial activity next month. The Lyrid meteor shower will take place between April 15 and April. The predicted peak, according to EarthSky, will take place on April 22. The Source Information was sourced from LiveNOW from FOX and the Griffith Observatory. The YouTube stream is courtesy the Griffith Observatory.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
March's 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse happens tonight: How to see it
The Brief The total lunar eclipse happens the night of March 13-14. The full Worm Moon will have a red glow, hence the name "Blood Worm Moon." No special equipment is needed to see this eclipse. Sky watchers will get an extra special treat tonight. This month's full moon, the "Worm Moon," comes with an extra celestial spectacle: A total lunar eclipse. Timeline The moon will be eclipsed by Earth's shadow early on March 14, according to NASA. The eclipse begins at 11:57 p.m. ET Thursday and reaches totality at 2:59 a.m. ET Friday. You don't need to be up in the middle of the night to see the full moon; our only natural satellite will appear full or nearly full from Wednesday through Saturday. But the eclipse will only happen on March 14. Dig deeper Even though the moon will be in Earth's shadow during the eclipse, our planet won't quite block out all of the sun's light. Our atmosphere will filter out all but the reddish wavelengths of the remaining light – the same effect that makes our sunrises and sunsets red. As a result, the moon will take on a reddish-brown glow. This is why it's called a "Blood" Worm Moon, as opposed to just a regular Worm Moon. If the lunar eclipse wasn't taking place on the same night as the full moon, it would just be called a Worm Moon, according to NASA. The backstory March's full moon is called the Worm Moon. It was believed this name was given due to the earthworms that appeared as the soil warmed up during the spring, according to the Farmer's Almanac. Another explanation for the name dates back to the 1760s when Captain Jonathan Carver visited the Dakota and other Native American tribes. Carver wrote that the name Worm Moon referenced a type of beetle larvae which began to emerge from thawing tree bark once winter was over. What's next The next total lunar eclipse will be on Sept. 7, 2025, according to Time and Date. What's next The Northern Hemisphere can look forward to more celestial activity next month. The Lyrid meteor shower will take place between April 15 and April. The predicted peak, according to EarthSky, will take place on April 22. The Source Information for this article was gathered from FOX Weather, NASA and This story was reported from Los Angeles.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
March's full moon ahead. How to see it in Florida and what to know about the blood moon
A bloody worm moon is headed our way? Sort of. This week's full moon will be extra special and spooky — a total lunar eclipse will take place on Thursday, turning the moon orange-red. Wondering when you can see this cosmic show take place from Florida? Here's what to know. The worm moon will arrive on Friday, March 14. March's full Moon is known as the Worm Moon. According to the Farmer's Almanac, many believed this name referred to the earthworms that appear as the soil warms in spring. However, more research revealed another explanation. "In the 1760s, Captain Jonathan Carver visited the Naudowessie (Dakota) and other Native American tribes and wrote that the name Worm Moon refers to a different sort of 'worm'—beetle larvae—which begin to emerge from the thawing bark of trees and other winter hideouts at this time." the Almanac shares. Other names for the full moon include: Eagle Moon, Goose Moon (Algonquin, Cree) Crow Comes Back Moon (Northern Ojibwe) Sugar Moon (Ojibwe) Wind Strong Moon (Pueblo) Sore Eyes Moon (Dakota, Lakota, Assiniboine) There will be a total solar eclipse on Thursday in which the entire moon falls within the umbra, the darkest part of Earth's shadow. This causes the moon to appear with a red-orange hue Lunar eclipses are often called "blood moons" because a red hue can be produced when the Earth's shadow covers the moon. The coloration happens because any sunlight not blocked by Earth is filtered through a thick slice of Earth's atmosphere as it approaches the lunar surface, according to NASA. "It's as if all the world's sunrises and sunsets are projected onto the Moon," NASA explains on its website. For most of Florida, March's full moon will reach peak illumination at 1:55 a.m. ET on Friday, March 14. Those in Panhandle can see its peak at 12:57 a.m. CT. The moon's phases in March are: First Quarter: March 6 Full Moon: March 14 Last Quarter: March 22 New Moon: March 29 The upcoming total lunar eclipse will occur close to midnight on Thursday, March 13, and into the early morning hours of Friday, March 14. Weather permitting, the eclipse will be visible not only across Florida but all of North America, but also in South America, western parts of Europe and Africa. If you live in the U.S., the eclipse should begin around 11:57 p.m. EST on Thursday, March 13, reach totality around 2:30 a.m. EST and complete the process around 6 a.m. EST Friday, March 14. For Floridians, the time will differ between the two time zones in the state. The Panhandle can expect to see the lunar eclipse around midnight CDT on March 14. The Florida Peninsula can expect to see the lunar eclipse start about 1 a.m. EDT. Following the Worm Moon this month, these are the remaining full moons this year, according to the Farmer's Almanac: Pink Moon: April 12, 2025 Flower Moon: May 12, 2025 Strawberry Moon: June 11, 2025 Buck Moon: July 10, 2025 Sturgeon Moon: Aug. 9, 2025 Corn Moon: Sept. 7, 2025 Harvest Moon: Oct. 6, 2025 Beaver Moon: Nov. 5, 2025 Cold Moon: Dec. 4, 2025 There will be three supermoons in 2025, but you'll have to wait until the end of the year to see them. Supermoons for 2025 will occur on: Monday, Oct. 6: 11:48 p.m., Hunter's Moon Wednesday, Nov. 5: 8:19 a.m., Beaver Moon Thursday, Dec. 4: 6:14 p.m., Cold Moon This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Full moon in Florida will turn red thanks to total lunar eclipse
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
What's a 'blood moon'? Why this month's full worm moon will be unlike any other
This week's full moon won't just be any regular full moon. For the first time in three years a lunar eclipse will adorn the night sky, appearing to turn a dazzling red color thus giving it the name "blood moon." According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, March's full moon is also known as a "worm moon." The "blood worm moon" will take place on the night of March 13 and will last into the early hours of the morning on March 14. The full moon will be visible from Tennessee beginning at 10:57 p.m. Central and will reach peak illumination at 1:55 a.m. on March 14, said the almanac. Here's what to know. Blood moons happen during a total lunar eclipse, when the moon is fully in Earth's shadow and a little bit of light from Earth's sunrises and sunsets falls on the surface of moon, making it appear red. "During a lunar eclipse, the moon appears red or orange because any sunlight that's not blocked by our planet is filtered through a thick slice of Earth's atmosphere on its way to the lunar surface," said NASA. "It's as if all the world's sunrises and sunsets are projected onto the moon." The Old Farmer's Almanac derives moon names from various places, including including Native American, Colonial American, and European sources. For years, it was believed the name referred to the earthworms that appear as the soil warms in spring. However, further research revealed that in the 1760s, Captain Jonathan Carver visited the Naudowessie (Dakota) and other Native American tribes. He wrote that the term "worm moon" actually referred to beetle larvae, which start to emerge from thawing tree bark and other winter shelters during the spring period. Thursday's full moon coincides with an impending storm system, which is set to bring potentially severe weather to Middle Tennessee. According to the National Weather Service, all of Middle Tennessee has a 40-70% chance of light rain Thursday. Middle Tennessee will experience some cloud cover on Thursday, which is expected to clear by late afternoon or early evening, said National Weather Service Meteorologist Ryan Husted. Clouds are then expected to return before sunrise on Friday as moisture moves in from the south ahead of the approaching storm system. Weather shouldn't put too much of a damper on the full moon, though. According to the almanac, a little bit of rain can produce a rare phenomenon known as a "moonbow" — a rainbow created from moonlight that is refracted through water droplets in the air. "Moonbows only happen when the full moon is fairly low in the sky, so look for one in the hours after sunset when the sky is dark," said the almanac. Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for The Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@ or follow her on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, at @_leyvadiana This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Why is the full moon red? Worm moon, lunar eclipse make for rare event
