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Flower Moon Peaks as Final Micromoon of Spring 2025

The May Flower Moon, named for seasonal blooms, reached its peak at 12:56 p.m. ET and will remain visible in the eastern sky Monday evening.

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Overview

  • The Flower Moon, the last micromoon of spring, peaked at 12:56 p.m. ET on May 12, appearing 6–7% smaller and dimmer due to its apogee distance of 251,939 miles from Earth.
  • Named by Algonquin and Ojibwe peoples and popularized by the Farmers' Almanac, the Flower Moon celebrates the abundance of spring blooms in May.
  • The full moon will rise in the eastern/southeastern sky after sunset on Monday, reach its highest point around midnight, and set early Tuesday morning.
  • This lunar event can be observed without binoculars or telescopes, though optical aids may enhance visibility of surface details.
  • Following the Flower Moon, upcoming full moons in 2025 include the Strawberry Moon on June 11, Buck Moon on July 10, and Sturgeon Moon on August 9.