The May Full Moon, also known as the Northern Hemisphere Flower Moon, will be an event that arrives at the end of May and can be enjoyed from anywhere in the world.
The ‘Flower Moon’, according to the astronomy portal Star Walk, will be located in the constellation Scorpius, so to appreciate the full moon we will have to look south near the horizon.
Where will the Flower Moon be seen?
The Full Moon in May, also called the “Flower Moon”, will be visible from all countries in the Northern Hemisphere. In Latin America, the countries in this region are the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The event bears this name because the month of May marks the occasion for the sprouting of new flowers in this boreal department.
Meanwhile, in the Southern Hemisphere, the full moon takes on the name “Frost Moon” because the full view of the moon’s face coincides with the time of year when cold weather conditions occur.
Other names of the full moon in May
- From Chinese culture: Dragon Moon.
- In Celtic culture: The bright moon.
- Wicca Religion: Moon Hare.
- From Cherokee Culture: The Month of Sowing.
- In Southern Hemisphere countries: Frost Moon and Beaver Moon.
The full moon has different names depending on the cultures. Photo: Pixabay
When will the full moon be in May?
The May Full Moon, also known as the “Flower Moon” in the Southern Hemisphere, will be 100% illuminated next Thursday, May 23rd. After the ‘Flower Moon’ occurs in 2024, the date this event will appear will be May 12, 2025. To get the most out of this event, Star Walk states that you need to count on clear skies and be in a far away location from buildings and light pollution.
In 2025, “Flower Month” will occur on May 12. Photo: Pexels
Why is it called Flower Moon?
The acceptance of the full moon as the ‘Flower Moon’ is credited to Native Americans due to the coincidence of the event with the appearance of a diversity of flowers in the Northern Hemisphere. Among the flowering plants you will find roses, lilies, tulips and lilies. The name ‘Flower Moon’ appears in the Old Farmer’s Almanac, a traditional publication in the United States that reports on meteorological phenomena, astronomical data and articles on climatological events occurring on Earth.
What are the phases of the moon in May?
The month of May, known as the “Flower Moon” in the Northern Hemisphere and the “Frozen Moon” in the Southern Hemisphere, has five phases in the month beginning on the first day of May.
Phases of the Moon in the month of May
- Third quarter: May 1
- New Moon: May 7
- First quarter: May 15
- Full moon: May 23
- Last quarter: May 30
