Who doesn’t enjoy a good night of stargazing, especially when the weather warms up? While we wait for the once-in-a-lifetime nova explosion to come around, here’s what to know about May’s full moon, the flower moon.
When is the May full moon in 2025?
The flower moon, May’s full moon, will reach peak illumination on Monday, May 12, at 12:56 p.m. EDT. Clear skies will ensure optimal viewing, so check the weather forecast.
What’s the Ohio weather forecast for April’s full moon?
The full moon will appear in the afternoon on May 12. What’s the weather forecast for Ohio’s major cities? Will we be able to catch a glimpse of May’s full moon? Here’s the weather forecast from the National Weather Service as of Friday, May 9:
Akron will be mostly sunny on Monday, with no precipitation in the forecast. Temperatures will range from a high of 80 degrees to a low of 60.
Cincinnati will have partly sunny skies, with a 30% chance of showers after 2 p.m. Temperatures will range from a high of 79 to a low of 61.
Columbus will also have sunny skies and no precipitation in the forecast. Temperatures will range from a high of 80 to a low of 61.
Cleveland will be mostly sunny on Monday, with no precipitation forecast. Temperatures will range from a high of 79 to a low of 62.
Are there clouds in Ohio right now? See live NWS radar over Cincinnati, Columbus, Northern Kentucky
Here’s a look at what the skies over Cincinnati and Columbus look like. Check in Monday to see what the skies look like during May’s full moon:
Is it cloudy in Cleveland? See live NWS radar over Akron, Canton, Northeast Ohio
Here’s what the skies over Northeast Ohio look like right now:
What phase of the lunar cycle is the moon in now?
As of May 9, the moon is currently in its waxing gibbous phase at 92% illumination, according to Space.com. The moon’s phases in May, per Griffith Observatory, are:
How did the flower moon get its name?
You might assume the May full moon is called the flower moon because it’s spring, and you’re right—many flowers are blooming in abundance this month!
The nickname flower moon has also been attributed to Algonquin peoples, a Native American tribe, according to Old Farmer’s Almanac.
When is the next full moon in 2025?
June’s full moon, the strawberry moon, will peak on June 11, 2025.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: When is May full moon? Ohio weather forecast, flower moon live radar