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the nights of May will be illuminated again with one of the most beautiful astronomical events since during the first week of the month, we will be able to appreciate the “Moon of Flowers” or also known as milk moon or of harvest moon, because it coincides with the spring stage. Next, we share all the details of when and how to appreciate it from Mexico and the complete lunar calendar.
For all lovers of this type of show, the flower moon can be seen in Mexico on Friday, May 5, when the satellite is at the closest point of its orbit to planet Earth, with it, the Full moon it will be able to look much bigger and brighter compared to other occasions.
If you want to appreciate the flower moon, Unlike other astronomical events, such as solar eclipses, NASA approves of viewing the full moon without affecting the ocular system. To admire it, it will only be enough to position yourself in a place where there is no light pollution, trees that block the view or cables that interfere with the landscape.
Why is it called Flower Moon?
The origin of this Super moon May dates back to ancient civilizations, already during the appearance of the phenomenon the temperatures increased due to the spring and with this, in many regions flowers of great variety and color began to sprout, revealing an even warmer scene.
At that time, members of ancient Native American civilizations and tribes assigned different names to the full Moon in May, the most common being the ‘Moon of Flowers’, although it is also known as ‘Mother’s Moon’, ‘Milk Moon’ or ‘Corn Planting Moon’. Each name reflected the importance given to the lunar event, which was considered a key moment of the year for nature and for the cultures of the time.
Full lunar calendar for May
The main phases of the Moon There are four: new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter.
Each phase of the moon shows a different appearance of the satellite, due to its translational movement around the Earth.
In the lunar calendar for April 2023 there are four main dates to highlight:
- Full Moon: April 6, 2023
- Last quarter: May 12
- New Moon: May 19
- First Quarter: May 27
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