Flower Moon 2026 in May
The Flower Moon 2026 is on Friday, May 1. It will be the fifth full moon of 2026.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, so the moon looks completely illuminated. It happens about once a month or 29.53 days on average, also called a synodic month.
Ready to dive a little deeper into the Full Flower Moon of 2026? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts about it.
Get ready for 2026’s Flower Moon in May
The May Flower Moon is on Friday, May 1st. The Flower Moon will be the fifth full moon of the year.
The May 1 Flower Moon is the second full moon of Spring as the second to occur after the Spring Equinox, also called the Vernal Equinox. Depending on the year the May Flower Moon is either the second or third Spring Full Moon. Also in some years, the May full moon is a seasonal blue moon as the third full moon in a season with four full moons.
When is the Full Flower Moon in 2026?
The peak of the Full Flower Moon is 1:23 PM EDT on May 1st. The moon will look fairly full the day before and after. The May 1 Flower Moon will be the full moon in Scorpio.
Related: Learn more about the Flower Moon in 2027.
Names for the May Full Moon
The May full moon is commonly referred to as the Full Flower Moon. This name probably isn’t a surprise when you think of the saying: “April Showers bring May Flowers”. Welcome to Spring and the flowers that come with the season.
While the April full moon name doesn’t reference rain, the May full moon matches the time-honored saying.
Other nicknames for the May Full Moon include the Corn Planting Moon, and Milk Moon.
Will there be a lunar eclipse during the Flower Moon?
No, there will not be a lunar eclipse during the Flower Moon in 2026. The Worm Moon and Sturgeon Moon will each have a Total Lunar Eclipse, also called a Blood Moon.
Will there a full supermoon during the full moon?
No, there will be not be a full supermoon in May. The 2026 super full moons will be during the Wolf Moon, Beaver Moon, and Cold Moon.
A full supermoon is a full moon that nearly coincides with the closest point at which the Moon comes to Earth in its orbit, called perigee. The moon will have a larger-than-usual appearance. There isn’t an official definition of the exact distance the moon needs to be to be called a supermoon. It’s approximately 360,000 kilometers or closer, depending on the definition.
Will Flower Moon be a seasonal blue moon?
No, the Flower Moon will not be a seasonal blue moon. There will be a blue moon at the end of May.
There are two definitions of blue moons. The most common, and the one you likely know, is when two full moons occur in the same month. The second full moon is typically called a blue moon.
The second definition relates to having an extra full moon on the calendar during a season. When a season has four full moons, the third full moon is also called a blue moon or a seasonal blue moon.
Moon Phases for the Flower Moon
Below are the four core moon phases for the May Flower Moon, including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. The lunar cycle for the full moon will start in April and end in May.
| Phase | Date & Time | Season |
|---|---|---|
| New Flower Moon | Fri, April 17, 7:52 a.m. EDT | Spring |
| First Quarter | Thu, April 23, 10:32 p.m. EDT | Spring |
| Full Flower Moon | Fri, May 1, 1:23 p.m. EDT | Spring |
| Last Quarter | Sat, May 9, 5:11 p.m. EDT | Spring |
Full Moons this Year in 2026
The Flower Moon is one of the thirteen full moons this year. The others are
- Wolf Moon 2026 was in January
- Snow Moon 2026 was in February
- Worm Moon 2026 was in March
- Pink Moon 2026 is in April
- Blue Moon 2026 is at the end of May
- Strawberry Moon 2026 is in June
- Buck Moon 2026 is in July
- Sturgeon Moon 2026 is in August
- Harvest Moon 2026 is in September
- Hunter’s Moon 2026 is in October
- Beaver Moon 2026 is in November
- Cold Moon 2026 is in December
Sources
The dates and times provided by NASA are set to United States (USA) Eastern Time for states including New York and Florida, adjusted for Daylight Saving Time for part of the year. Since you may be in a different time zone, the exact dates may shift for your calendar.