Overview

• The Flower Moon, named for spring blooms and rooted in Algonquin traditions, will peak on May 12, 2025, at 12:56 p.m. EDT.
• As a micromoon, it will appear about 14% smaller and 30% dimmer than a supermoon due to its 251,828-mile distance from Earth at apogee.
• The moon will be visible from May 11 through May 13, with optimal viewing at dusk or dawn for a clear horizon view.
• This is the second and final micromoon of 2025, following April’s Pink Moon, with the next supermoon not occurring until November.
• Cultural names like Corn Planting Moon and Budding Moon reflect seasonal cycles, while its dimmer light enhances stargazing conditions.