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May's full 'Flower Moon' will light up the sky on Friday 1 May
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- PA Media By Darren Bett Lead Weather Presenter Published28 April 2026Updated 3 minutes ago May'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.
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PA Media By Darren Bett Lead Weather Presenter Published28 April 2026Updated 3 minutes ago May'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.
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