Full Moon May 2024: Here’s Exactly When, the guide to full moons of 2024, Myths And Everything To Know
In the celestial link between Earth, the Sun, and the Moon, the Full Moon emerges when our planet stands precisely between these cosmic partners. On Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 9:53 a.m. EDT, the Flower Moon will grace the skies, casting its luminous glow upon us.
When and Where?
The Flower Moon will grace the skies at 9:53 a.m. EDT on Thursday, May 23, 2024. During this moment, our planet, Earth, will be precisely positioned between the Sun and the Moon, causing the entire side of the Moon facing us to gleam under sunlight. It’s a mesmerizing sight that has inspired myths, legends, and rituals across cultures.
Traditional Names and Significance
- Flower Moon: May’s Full Moon is aptly named the Flower Moon, as it coincides with the blossoming of springtime flowers.
- Other Nicknames: It is also known as the Corn Planting Moon and the Milk Moon.
Observing the Flower Moon
- Moonrise and Moonset: On the evening of May 23, our satellite will pass just 0.4° north of the brilliant red giant star Antares at 11 p.m. EDT. If you’re in the eastern half of the U.S., you’ll have a prime view. Those farther west may need to wait an hour or two for the pair to rise high enough in the sky.
- Bonus Occultation: Observers in the southeastern U.S. will witness a second occultation as the Moon passes in front of Antares between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. EDT.
Here’s the complete list of Full Moons for 2024, along with their traditional names:
- January 25 — Wolf Moon at 12:54 p.m. (Eastern Time)
- February 24 — Snow Moon at 7:30 a.m. (Eastern Time)
- March 25 — Worm Moon at 3:00 a.m. (Eastern Time)
- April 23 — Pink Moon at 7:49 p.m. (Eastern Time)
- May 23 — Flower Moon at 9:53 a.m. (Eastern Time)
- June 21 — Strawberry Moon at 9:08 p.m. (Eastern Time)
- July 21 — Buck Moon at 6:17 a.m. (Eastern Time)
- August 19 — Sturgeon Moon at 2:26 p.m. (Eastern Time)
- September 17 — Corn Moon at 10:34 p.m. (Eastern Time)
- October 17 — Hunter’s Moon at 7:26 a.m. (Eastern Time)
- November 15 — Beaver Moon at 4:28 p.m. (Eastern Time)
- December 15 — Cold Moon at 4:02 a.m. (Eastern Time)
