The Full Flower Moon 2025 rises tonight! The May full moon gets its name from the abundance of wildflowers that spring into life at this time of year, and it promises a stunning view for skywatchers around the world.

April showers bring May flowers, but this month’s full moon is called the Flower Moon, and here’s everything you should know about it before it blossoms into the night sky. On Monday, May 12, people will be able to see the full moon,

May’s Flower Moon closes the chapter on a series of micromoons in 2025. The first two appeared in January and February – each one pulling away from Earth, and each one smaller than the last. The Flower Moon, the final act, drifts farther than ever.