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Full 'Flower Moon' to Bloom in the Sky Tonight: Here's Why It's Called That

Those enjoying the warm weather tonight will have the chance to see a spectacular sight - and you won't want to miss it.

Full 'Flower Moon' to Bloom in the Sky Tonight: Here's Why It's Called That

TL;DR

  • The full 'Flower Moon' will be visible tonight, named for the abundance of flowers blooming in May.
  • It is also a 'micromoon' because it occurs when the Moon is at apogee, its farthest point from Earth (around 406,000 km).
  • A 'supermoon' occurs when the Moon is at perigee, its closest point to Earth.
  • The difference in size between a micromoon and a supermoon is subtle and likely not discernible to the naked eye without comparison.
  • May will feature a second full moon, known as a 'Blue Moon,' on May 31st.

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