The Full Flower Moon 2025 rises tonight! The May full moon gets its name from the abundance of wildflowers that spring into life at this time of year, and it promises a stunning view for skywatchers around the world.

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere).

April showers bring May flowers, but this month’s full moon is called the Flower Moon, and here’s everything you should know about it before it blossoms into the night sky. On Monday, May 12, people will be able to see the full moon,