The full Flower Moon will soon blossom in Indiana’s night skies. Here’s what Hoosiers should know about the full moon as well as other astronomical happenings happening this month.
When is the next full moon in May 2025?
Monday, May 12 is when the Flower Moon shines its brightest, according to NASA . The moon’s phases in May are:
- 🌓 First Quarter : May 4.
- 🌕 Full Moon : May 12.
- 🌗 Last Quarter : May 20.
- 🌑 New Moon : May 27.
What time is the full moon in May 2025 in Indiana?
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, moonrise for the Indianapolis area will happen by roughly 9:17 p.m. Monday, May 12, crossing the meridian at 1:14 a.m. before setting at 6:08 a.m. Tuesday. You can check moonrise and moonset times for your zip code by visiting the Old Farmer’s Almanac online.
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Will skies be clear in Central Indiana during the full moon?
Skies around Indianapolis should be clear Monday night, May 12, with a low of 55, according to an advanced forecast from AccuWeather .
Why is it called the Flower Moon?
“April showers bring May flowers,” as the saying goes. The full moon in May is a reflection of flowers blooming across large swaths of North America, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac .
Other names for May’s full moon from Native American tribes include the Budding Moon, Frog Moon, and the Moon of Shedding Ponies.
Astronomical events happening in May 2025
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