May's full moon, known as the 'Flower Moon' is set to dazzle stargazers and the astrophotography community alike when it rises on the night sky on May 12. Read on to discover where, when, and what to look for to get the most out of the yearly lunar event.

The moon will officially reach its fullest phase at 12:56 p.m. Eastern time on Monday, May 12, becoming the fifth of 12 full moons that will shine in 2025. If you look up in the sky Sunday night, you can see the moon at 99% illumination, followed by the completely full moon Monday night and a 99% full moon Tuesday night.

Following April's "micromoon," this month's full moon will appear slightly larger in the sky. Here's what May's moon is named, when you can catch a glimpse and more. The 2025 Flower Moon will reach peak illumination at 12:56 p.m. on Monday, May 12.