May Flower Moon: Where and when is it visible this weekend?
The next full moon will be visible this weekend, and is known as the Flower Moon.
The May full moon is also known as the Planting Moon or Milk Moon.
Named due to the fact that it signifies Spring reaching its height, the moon is expected to rise on Friday, May 1.
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WHY THIS ONE IS SPECIAL
This Flower Moon is particularly special this year as it is also a micromoon. This means it will be slightly smaller and dimmer than usual.
This is as a result of the moon being at the furthest point from the Earth in its elliptical orbit.
This is also known as apogee.
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WHEN CAN I SEE IT?
Those interested in catching sight of the lunar event should keep an eye out on Friday evening.
The Flower Moon is expected to be visible from 6.20pm and will likely appear lower in the sky than usual.
As the time rolls towards midnight on Friday night, the moon will rise and will disappear around dawn on Saturday.
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It will be more difficult to see the moon in areas should the weather be wet, stormy and cloudy.
BEST SPOTS TO VIEW?
The best spots to view the moon in all its glory will be the open countryside and coastal areas — permitting cloud cover allows!
Should you miss out on the Flower Moon this weekend, there are plenty of other full moons to catch before the year’s end.
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The next one, which is the Strawberry Moon, is just four weeks away and will be visible on June 30.
The Buck Moon will be visible on July 29, while the Sturgeon Moon will appear on August 28.
ON THIS HARVEST MOON…
The Harvest Moon, Hunter’s Moon, Beaver Moon will be seen on August 26, October 26 and November 24 respectively.
The Cold Moon will be the final full moon of the year, and will appear on Christmas Eve.
A full moon is the phase in the lunar calendar when the Earth is directly between the Sun and the Moon, highlighting the entire side of the Moon due to the sunlight’s position.
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