April rains bring May flowers, such as the Flower Moon, which reached its peak brightness at 12:56 p.m. on Monday but will continue to appear full for several days. The Old Farmer’s Almanac provides moonrise times for various ZIP codes in the U.S., while local forecasts offer details on the clarity of the night sky in different areas. The name “Flower Moon” for May’s full moon is inspired by the blooming flowers across North America this month, as stated by The Old Farmer’s Almanac. May’s full moon is known by other names like Budding Moon, Leaf Budding Moon, and Planting Moon, all related to the season, as well as names tied to animals such as Egg Laying Moon, Frog Moon, and Moon of the Shedding Ponies, all indicating the arrival of warmer weather. The next full moon after May’s will be on June 11, followed by full moons in July, August, September, October, November, and December. Additionally, this month offers opportunities to view several planets in the sky, with Venus and Saturn visible in the morning and Mars and Jupiter in the evening. The Eta Aquariids meteor shower, which peaked recently, will continue until the end of May, with the Southern Delta Aquariids next in line in July, according to the American Meteor Society.
