May's full 'Flower Moon' will light up the sky on Friday 1 May
The full Moon in May, known as the Flower Moon, will appear in the night sky on Friday 1 May 2026, reaching peak fullness at 18:23. This year's Flower Moon is a micromoon, meaning it will appear slightly smaller due to its greater distance from Earth. Viewers in the UK may face some cloud cover, but clearer conditions could return in parts of Wales, the Midlands, and southern England.
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May's full 'Flower Moon' will light up the sky on Friday 1 MayImage source, PA MediaByDarren BettLead Weather PresenterPublished28 April 2026Updated 5 minutes agoMay's full Moon is set to illuminate the night sky on Friday 1 May.Known as the Flower Moon, it will be at its fullest at 18:23.The term Flower Moon is thought to be a reference to the fact that May is when flowers begin to bloom in earnest with spring well and truly in full swing.This full Moon is known as a 'micromoon' appearing slightly smaller than usual.
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