May's full Flower Moon delights skywatchers worldwide with stunning lunar display (photos)
See the best photos of May 2025's full Flower Moon as it rose over landmarks and landscapes worldwide in a dazzling lunar display.
www.space.comHere’s the latest consensus on the Flower Moon full moon.
- When it occurred: The Flower Moon typically peaks in May; 2025’s Flower Moon reached its peak around May 12, 2025, at about 12:56 PM ET, and was visible the surrounding evenings as well.[2][3]
- What it is: “Flower Moon” is the traditional name for the May full moon, tied to the bloom of flowers in North America and used by various sources to describe the event.[7][2]
- How to observe: For best viewing, watch shortly after moonrise or after local sunset, with a clear horizon. A skywatching app or local astronomy site can give precise rise times for your location in Amsterdam or elsewhere (times vary by location).[1][3]
Illustration: Here’s a qualitative view of what you’d see during a Flower Moon tour:
- Full disk illumination at peak, with possible warm, amber tones near moonrise due to atmospheric scattering.
- Dark lunar maria visible with binoculars or a small telescope, offering contrast against the brighter highlands.
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