The upcoming Flower Moon on May 1, 2026, will also be classified as a micromoon. This rare event occurs when the Moon is at its farthest point from Earth during a full moon.
The Flower Moon rises in May and will be visible just after sunset in the southeast sky. It is named for the blooming flowers of spring.
The Moon will set in the southwest early on May 2. On April 29, stargazers can spot Spica, one of the brightest stars in spring, to the left of the Moon.
Key facts about the Flower Moon:
- The Moon will be approximately 252,360 miles away during this full moon.
- This event follows the waxing stage leading up to the full moon.
- A micromoon happens when the Moon is at apogee—its farthest distance from Earth.
Some sources indicate that this Flower Moon is considered a micromoon. The subsequent full Strawberry Moon on June 29, 2026, will also carry this classification.
As stargazers prepare for this celestial event, they can look forward to clear views of both the Moon and nearby constellations like Virgo and Libra. However, no specific weather forecasts have been released yet for that date.
