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Yahoo
12-05-2025
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May's full flower moon appears today. Here's how and when to see it.
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.S. Local forecasts also include detailed information on how clear the night sky will be in various locations. Why is May's full moon called the flower moon? Full moon names often come from seasons, historical crops and the behavior of certain animals. The "Flower Moon" nickname is because of the flowers sprouting across North America this month, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac. May's full moon goes by several other names connected to the season, including Budding Moon, Leaf Budding Moon and Planting Moon. It also has several names related to animals, including Egg Laying Moon, Frog Moon and Moon of the Shedding Ponies. All the names indicate warmer weather is on the way. When's the next full moon? Those who miss May's full moon will need to wait for June 11 to catch the peak of the next one. Here's what's coming after that: July full moon reaches peak illumination - Thursday, July 10August full moon reaches peak illumination - Saturday, Aug. 9September full moon reaches peak illumination - Sunday, Sept. 7October full moon reaches peak illumination - Monday, Oct. 6November full moon reaches peak illumination - Wednesday, Nov. 5December full moon reaches peak illumination - Thursday, Dec. 4What else to look for in the sky this month Several planets may be visible this month, according to NASA. All month long, astronomy fans may be able to spot Venus and Saturn low in the eastern sky each morning. In the evenings, Mars and Jupiter will be visible for a couple of hours after sunset in the western sky. The Eta Aquariids meteor shower, which already peaked, will also continue until late May. The next meteor shower is the Southern delta Aquariids in July, according to the American Meteor Society. Josh's mom on making a move What will Pope Leo XIV mean for the Church? What does Edan Alexander's release mean for a possible Israel-Hamas ceasefire?
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Climate
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What is the flower moon?
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — This week's weather question is What is the Flower Moon? In short, it's the full moon that appears for the month of May and is meant to signify the flowers that bloom throughout the month. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, Native Americans call the moon, Budding Moon and Leaf Budding Moon to celebrate the awakening of local flora, which really begins to leaf out now in many areas. Similarly, Planting Moon by the Dakota and Lakota tribes marks the time when seeds should be started for the farming season ahead. The Flower moon will peak Monday evening on the 12th. as it rises in the sky. The full moon will also be a micromoon, meaning it will be in the farthest point in its orbit from Earth. However, The moon may not appear smaller to the naked eye, but in fact larger due to an optical illusion scientists call moon illusion. If you have a weather question you would like to know the answer to email Meteorologist Cody Nickel at pnickel@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WRBL.
