<ul><li>The full Flower Moon will appear in the sky on Monday (May 12), known as a 'micromoon' due to its somewhat smaller size.</li><li>This micromoon phenomenon occurs when the moon is farthest from Earth in its elliptical orbit, creating an apogee full moon, which is set to happen at 12:56 p.m. EDT.</li><li>To observe the full moon at its best, check moonrise and moonset times for your location, find a spot with a clear eastern horizon view, and enjoy the moon illusion where it appears larger near the horizon.</li><li>Named after the blooming flowers in spring, the full moon also goes by several other names like Sucker Moon, Milk Moon, Mothers' Moon, Bright Moon, Hare Moon, and Grass Moon, with the next full moon being the Strawberry Moon on June 11.</li></ul>

May's full 'Flower Moon' will be a micromoon. Here's how to watch it rise.

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