The full moon from Sunday night, May 11th to Tuesday, May 13th, to May full of our eyes.
Top Astronomy Events in May 2025
This could lead to planetary integrity between meteor showers and the moon all over the world.
The May 2025 full moon, also known as the “flower moon,” officially occurred on Monday, May 12th, giving skywatchers who are currently enjoying the mild conditions a chance to see the micromoon.
Micromones are slightly smaller than normal and look like dimmers. They occur when the full moon is the farthest from Earth known as the apogy, and coincides with the orbital point. As a result, the micromone is about 14% smaller than normal and 30% dimmer is displayed.
Still, from May 11th to Tuesday to Sunday nights, May 13th, the month of May appears full to our eyes.
When is the full moon?
According to Old Farmers Almanac, at 12:56pm on May 12, 2025, Full Flower Moon will reach peak lighting. The month also appears bright and full on Sundays (May 11th) and Tuesdays (May 13th).
Find an unobstructed location on the horizon for a glimpse.
Why is it called Flower Moon?
During spring, according to Almanac, the flowers begin to bloom throughout North America, stimulating the name of the May full moon.
The yearbook stated that the full moon’s name “is coming from many places, including Native Americans, colonial Americans and European sources.” The name “Flower Moon” comes from the people of Algonquin.
When is the full moon in June 2025?
The next full moon is Strawberry Moon, which will appear on Wednesday, June 11th, 2025.
What is the date for the full moon in 2025?
This is the full month for the rest of 2025:
- June 11th: Strawberry Moon
- July 10th: Back Moon
- August 9th: Sturgeon Moon
- September 7th: Harvest Moon
- October 6th: Hunter’s Moon
- November 5th: Beaver Moon
- December 4th: Cold Moon
Contributors: Maria Francis, USA Today Network; Emily Burns, New York Connect Team. Tiffany Acosta, Republic of Arizona