May 2024 full moon rises this week. Why is it called the 'flower moon'?
Mild May nights are ideal for stargazing – and moon-gazing too! This week, the full "flower" moon will appear in the night sky over the United States.
It's the final full moon of meteorological spring, which ends as the calendar flips from May to June, AccuWeather said.
Some parts of the world will also see a type of lunar eclipse this week, though it will not be visible here in the U.S. The eclipse should be visible from most of Europe
The moon will be full at 9:53 a.m. (EDT) on Thursday, May 23. It will be below the horizon at this time
Therefore, take a look on Wednesday and Thursday nights to get the best view of the full flower moon
During spring, flowers start to bloom across North America, inspiring the name of May's full moon, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.
when the moon moves through the outer part of Earth’s shadow, known as the penumbra, according to EarthSky.