Astronomy fans can look up and see the Flower Moon this month as May’s full moon rises.
The May full moon will reach peak illumination on Thursday at 9:53 a.m. EDT, but it already appears full, according to NASA. Specific details from the Old Farmer’s Almanac moonrise times for different zip codes in the US
The moon will be below the horizon in the U.S. at the time of peak illumination, so the Farmer’s Almanac suggests viewers take a look Wednesday or Thursday night.
Why is May’s full moon known as the Flower Moon?
Full moon names often come from seasons, historical harvests, and the behavior of certain animals. The nickname “Flower Moon” is due to the flowers that grow in North America this month, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
The May full moon also goes by several other names, including Budding Moon, Leaf Budding Moon and Planting Moon. It also has several animal-related names, including Egg-Laying Moon, Frog Moon, and Falling Ponies Moon.
NASA notes that some also use the names Corn or Corn Planting Moon for May’s full moon. The term Milk Moon has also been used historically to describe the May full moon.
When is the next full moon?
The June full moon reaches peak illumination on June 21st, just after the start of summer on June 20th. June’s full moon is known as the Strawberry Moon.
Astronomy fans hoping for another meteor shower or eclipse will have to wait. O Perseids meteor shower will not peak until August. On October 2nd, a annular solar eclipse will be visible in parts of South America with a partial eclipse visible in parts of South America, Antarctica, the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean and North America.
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