The Flower Moon Will Rise Tonight As The Month Of May’s Full Moon

Just a day after Mother’s Day, Mother Nature has something beautiful in store: a full moon. May’s full moon, nicknamed the Flower Moon, will be brightest on May 12. The moon will light up the sky and could appear in various colors, from orange to pink. While it will be brightest on May 12, stargazers will still have a chance to look at the moon on May 13 and 14.

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“Full Moon in bloom. Look up tonight for the Full Flower Moon named after the abundance of blossoms that fill the Northern Hemisphere at this time of year. What flowers are blooming near you this spring,” NASA’s Johnson Space Center posted on X.

Several people commented on NASA’s Johnson Space Center’s X post about the Flower Moon.

“The moon was absolutely beautiful last night. It was a bit cloudy but made better fir the glowing rings that shone through from the moon rays. A few moments of peace I took in,” someone wrote.

Jeff Overs posted an incredible photo on X. “FlowerMoon rising just now over Ely Cathedral, ship of the fens,” he wrote.

“Amazing colours and composition, “a follower complimented.

X user @maximumpain333 gave a thorough explanation. “Get ready, a Flower Full Moon is rising—and it’s showing up with a micro-surprise. Tonight the Full Flower Moon, reaching peak illumination at 12:56 p.m. EDT. While you won’t see petals in the sky, this moon gets its name from the season’s explosion of blooming flowers—a tribute to spring’s full arrival. Despite peaking during daylight hours, you’ll still be able to catch a stunning moonrise later this evening. Just after sunset, look toward the eastern horizon. If conditions are clear, you might even catch the moon with a soft yellow or coral glow as its light scattered and filtered by Earth’s atmosphere. This year’s Flower Moon will be a micromoon, appearing slightly smaller and dimmer than usual since it’s at its farthest point from Earth.”

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