When to watch the Moon of Flowers: Moon of Flowers 2025: The best date and time to watch May 2025
The distant light of spring
Although the moon will glow brightly, this full moon qualifies for a tiny month, a term used when the moon arrives at Apogee, which is its furthest point in an elliptical orbit around the Earth.
According to NASA, the moon will be about 251,939 miles (405,456 kilometers) from Earth in this event, with an average distance of 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometers) from its average distance, according to NASA.
As a result, the moon will have about 14% and 30% of the darkeners compared to a typical full moon.
Despite the reduced size and brightness, the fully illuminated surface of the moon will still dominate the sky, rising in the southeast, and reaching its zenith after midnight, shortly after sunset on May 11.
Why is it called Huayue
The name of the May Full Moon is a tradition observed by the native communities in North America, especially the Algonquins, who point to the arrival of the moon in the spring blooming season. Other tribes offer their own seasonal names: Cree calls it the frog moon, Creek and Choctaw call it the mulberry moon, while Anishinaabe and Apache Peoples know it is the flower moon and the time when “the leaves are green”, respectively.
This traditional tradition of moon naming has been spread throughout the ages and remains a popular reference point in modern lunar calendars and yearbooks.
Looking to the future: More lunar events in 2025
After the last microseason of the year, an additional seven full moons are planned for 2025. These moons include the Strawberry Moon on June 11, the Buck Moon on July 10 and the Harvest Moon on October 6.
Later this year, the supercurrency is expected to take place in October, November and December, when the moon will appear larger and brighter due to its proximity to the Earth.
The calendar also has important solar eclipses. A total solar eclipse will take place from September 7 to 8 and can be seen from parts of Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, eastern South America, Alaska and Antarctica.
This solar eclipse occurs when the earth aligns between the sun and the moon, and cast shadows turn black.
When and Where to Watch
To observe the full moon in May 2025, enthusiasts are advised to find a location where you can clearly appreciate the horizon, ideally away from city lights.
Although the moon reaches its maximum position during the daytime, it will be close to meeting on the evenings of May 11-May 13, providing plenty of opportunities to witness this seasonal display.
FAQ
What is Flower Moon?
The full moon of plum, commonly known as the “Flower Moon”, celebrates the blooming of spring, shines brilliantly in the night sky this Sunday, even if it qualifies as the “micro”.
What is the nickname for the May Full Moon?
In many cultures, the plum full moon is called the “flower moon”, a tribute to the widespread blossom marking the height of spring. It is also known for other names such as Hare Moon, Corn-Grown Moon and Milk Moon.
