Flower Moon reaches full bloom May 1, followed by rare micromoon on May 31
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Updated · Secret Miami · Apr 24
Flower Moon reaches full bloom May 1, followed by rare micromoon on May 31
6 articles · Updated · Secret Miami · Apr 24
The Flower Moon peaks at 1:23 p.m. ET on May 1, with Miami’s moonrise at 8:06 p.m. that evening.
A second full moon, a rare Blue Moon and micromoon, will occur on May 31, appearing about 14% smaller and 30% dimmer than a supermoon.
The Flower Moon, named for spring blooms by Algonquin tribes, will appear full for several days and is best viewed from elevated, east-facing locations.
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