Overview

• The Flower Moon, named for May's abundance of blooming flowers and attributed to the Algonquin peoples, will peak on May 12 at 12:57 p.m. ET (5:56 p.m. UK time).
• In Northeast Ohio, the moon will rise at 9:05 p.m. on May 12, offering optimal viewing during dusk near the eastern horizon.
• This full moon is classified as a micromoon, appearing approximately 14% smaller and 30% dimmer than a supermoon due to its apogee, the farthest point in its orbit from Earth.
• The Flower Moon is the second full moon of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, with alternate names like the Corn Planting Moon also recognized by NASA.
• The next blue moon, defined as the second full moon in a single calendar month, is predicted to occur on May 31, 2026.