May’s Full Flower Moon
See how May’s Full Moon, known as the “Flower Moon" got its name in our short video.
May’s full Moon will occur on Monday, May 16, 12:14 AM ET, and is known as the Full Flower Moon.
Video Transcript:
In most areas of the northern hemisphere, flowers are abundant in late spring. Blossoms of brilliant color burst forth in both tree and meadow. Thus the name of May’s Moon, the Full Flower Moon.
May also marks the end of hard frost, making this the time of year when farmers begin to seed their fields. This led to May’s Moon also being known as the Full Corn Planting Moon.
In medieval Europe the first day of May or Beltane, was the day cows were moved to their rich summer pastures, providing them with rich nourishment to feed their newborn calves. This is why May’s moon is sometimes known as the Full Milk Moon.
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Full Moon , Harvest Moons , Lunar Moons , Blood Moons. How do I get a copy of the Farmers Almanac for this year 2021 ?
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Love stuff about the moon!
I had heard that if you want your hair to grow – cut it on the full moon (amongst many other things!). So I decided to try it just for fun – and it actually is true! So, take it from someone who’s tried it – it does work!
Love everything about Farmers Almanac, especially enjoy the moon phrases and meanings
I love learning about the various titles given to the full moon in different months.
These for May are truly apt.
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I always plant my flowers and veggies by the moon. It just works!
no sweeter beauty than a full moon on the beach
Lovely and enticing to all full moon lovers.
Beautiful video that gave me knowledge of May’s full moon. Thank You