The flower moon will shine over SC soon. Here’s when and what to know

May’s full moon is nicknamed the flower moon.

For those who look forward to their monthly habit of gazing at a full moon, this month’s astronomical event will occur on Friday at 1:34 p.m. for South Carolina residents, according to timeanddate.

Since this month’s full moon will be below the horizon during its peak illumination, plan to make your way outside on the nights of Thursday or Friday to view the full flower moon.

This full moon is one of the 13 full moons that will occur throughout this year.

Why is it called the flower moon?

Since each full moon is generally named after certain events that take place on the given month, it may not be a surprise that May’s full moon is named after the many spring flowers that bloom this month, detailed the Old Farmer’s Almanac.

What is a full moon?

Earth’s moon takes approximately 30 days or one month, to revolve around the Earth. This is called a lunar cycle, according to NASA.

A full moon occurs when the moon is on the opposite side of Earth from the sun during its monthly orbit and the light fully illuminates the moon.

When are the different moon phases in May this year

• Full moon: May 5

• Last quarter: May 12

• New moon: May 19

• First quarter: May 27

2023 monthly full moons to look forward to

Here is a list of all the full moons set to occur this year, according to NOAA:

• January 6: This full moon happened at 6:08 p.m. It’s called the wolf moon.

• February 5: This full moon happened at 1:29 p.m. It’s called the snow moon.

• March 7: This full moon happened at 7:40 a.m. It’s called the worm moon.

• April 6: This full moon happened at 12:34 a.m. It’s called the pink moon.

• May 5: This full moon will happen at 1:34 p.m. It’s called the flower moon.

• June 3: This full moon will occur at 11:42 p.m. It’s called the strawberry moon.

• July 3: This full moon will occur at 7:39 a.m. It’s called the buck moon.

• August 1: This full moon will occur at 2:32 p.m. It’s called the sturgeon moon.

• August 30: This full moon will occur at 9:36 p.m. It’s called the blue moon.

• September 29: This moon will occur at 5:57 a.m. It’s called the harvest moon.

• October 28: This moon will occur at 4:24 p.m. It’s called the hunter’s moon.

• November 27: This full moon will occur at 4:16 a.m. It’s called the beaver moon.

• December 26: This full moon will occur at 7:33 p.m. It’s called the cold moon.