May's Flower Moon Will Soon Enrich the Sky, Symbolizing Spring Blooms

Learn about May's upcoming full moon, the Flower Moon of 2025, and find out what makes it worth watching.

By Jack Knudson
May 6, 2025 1:00 PM
Flower Moon
The magnificent Flower Moon of May 2020 seen from Hertford, UK. (Image Credit: Sandra Standbridge/Shutterstock)

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The full moon of May 2025, aptly known as the Flower Moon, is almost upon us. Representing the pinnacle of springtime, the moon will gleam in the night sky on Monday, May 12, 2025. Although the moon will be at its fullest in the early afternoon or late morning throughout the U.S., it will be most visible when it returns to the sky after sunset. 

Across various cultures, the Flower Moon is tied closely with the abundance of blooming flowers. Find out the other reasons why this moon is so significant, and how you can catch its appearance.

How to Spot the Flower Moon

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