Arabic version: القمر الزهري سيتألق في 1 مايو

The Flower Moon is set to grace the night sky on Friday, 1 May 2026, reaching its full phase at 18:23. This full Moon, named for the blooming flowers of spring, will appear as a ‘micromoon’, slightly smaller than usual due to its distance from Earth.

According to BBC News, the Flower Moon will be at apogee, approximately 406,000 kilometers (252,000 miles) away from our planet. This increased distance results in a subtle visual difference, making the moon appear smaller and potentially less bright than an average full Moon.

Weather conditions on the evening of the Flower Moon may affect visibility. An area of high pressure that has brought sunny days and clear nights is slipping away into the near continent, bringing more cloud and the chance of showers from the west. However, clearer skies may return to parts of Wales, the Midlands, and southern England, offering a chance to glimpse the moon through any clouds.

For those who miss the Flower Moon, another opportunity awaits at the end of May. A rare second full Moon, known as a Blue Moon, will occur on 31 May. This phenomenon happens approximately every two to three years when a year features 13 full Moons instead of the typical 12, giving rise to the phrase ‘once in a Blue Moon’.