May’s flower moon will appear full on Sunday and Monday evening, though this micromoon will look a little smaller than normal.

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.

This week’s Flower Moon will be the last of triple consecutive micromoons, according to EarthSky. “It’s the third of three full micromoons - the smallest and most distant moons – in a row for 2025. The May full moon will be 251,828 miles (405,278 kilometers) away," EarthSky said.