What You Need To Know
- May’s full moon is the Flower Moon
- Full moon will peak early Thursday
- Unobstructed views of the horizon allow for best sightings
May’s full moon is often called the Flower Moon. Native American names also have a spring flavor, including Budding Moon and Planting Moon.
It is called the flower moon because of the abundance of flowers that emerge during the month across North America.
Last October, Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” premiered. It was titled as such to attribute to the “Reign of Terror” in the Osage nation that began in May 1921.
Cicada moon?
Residents along the Midwest and South might refer to this year’s May full moon as the cicada moon, due to the emergence of billions of cicadas from two separate broods.
A 13-year cicada peers over a ledge in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, May 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Optimal Viewing Time
The full moon will come to full peak early Thursday morning but still provide optimal viewings for both Wednesday night and Thursday night. Be sure to find a place with unobstructed horizon views for the best sights.
Conclusion
Get ready to witness the beauty of the Flower Moon this week! With unobstructed views of the horizon, you can enjoy the best sights on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Don’t miss the cicada moon phenomenon in the Midwest and South, as billions of cicadas emerge from their underground burrows.
