In a side-by-side comparison, a micromoon appears about 14% smaller than a supermoon, but this difference is almost undetectable to the average stargazer when looking at the moon in the night sky.

May’s full moon — known as the flower moon — will reach 100% illumination at 11:56 a.m. EDT today, but the best time to enjoy it will be at moonrise this evening, which will occur during dusk.

The Night Sky This Week: May 20-26, 2024 This week sees the rise of the "Flower Moon," the fifth full moon of 2024, but there's plenty more to see in the skies above.

Flowers that Bloom at Night. Night-blooming flowers are still considered unusual and fascinating, attracting pollinators that don’t appear during the day. According to Adam Graves, director of ...

May’s night sky is packed with astronomical events—find out when and where to look for meteor showers, ancient star clusters, and a rare cosmic lineup. SCIENCE 9 reasons to look up this May ...