May's full moon, known as the 'Flower Moon' is set to dazzle stargazers and the astrophotography community alike when it rises on the night sky on May 12. Read on to discover where, when, and what to look for to get the most out of the yearly lunar event.

The May 2025 full moon, also called the "flower moon," officially occurs on Monday, May 12, giving skywatchers who are now enjoying milder conditions a chance to see a micromoon. Micromoons look a bit smaller and dimmer than usual.

This full moon is called the flower moon due to the springtime blooms, but is also known as the "sucker moon" in the Great Lakes region. The flower moon will rise in the east at dusk on May 12 and set at dawn.