See the best photos of May 2025's full Flower Moon as it rose over landmarks and landscapes worldwide in a dazzling lunar display.

Spring is popping in the northern hemisphere and the full flower moon joined in on the seasonal celebrations on May 12. Skywatchers on the ground were treated to a glowing disk of light. NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers enjoyed the view from a different vantage point -- way up on the International Space Station.

The Scorpio full moon will force all the signs to face hidden aspects of themselves and accept who they have become.

According to NASA, an Old English name for the May full moon is the milk moon. In 703 AD, the English monk St. Bede the Venerable wrote that May was known as the "Three-Milkings Month," likely because cows could be milked three times a day during this fertile time of year.

The Full Flower Moon 2025 rises tonight! The May full moon gets its name from the abundance of wildflowers that spring into life at this time of year, and it promises a stunning view for skywatchers around the world.

With springtime weather in full effect, it’s no surprise that the full flower moon will illuminate the sky May 12.

Four zodiac signs need to be especially careful during the Scorpio Full Moon on May 12, 2025, which will feel like a roller coaster ride for all fixed signs. The Moon will be in opposition to Uranus, which can add a level of uncertainty to the mix. Surprises are on the way, which can make us more emotional and reactive .

The moon will slide in front of the red supergiant star Antares on May 13, briefly blocking its light just a day after reaching its full "Flower Moon" phase. Because the moon is relatively close to Earth,