A 'Super Flower Blood Moon' to Rise in May

The "Super Flower Moon" will turn a red color for 84 minutes.

Get ready to turn your eyes toward the skies in May, 'cause we're getting a Super Moon! On Sunday, May 15, into Monday, May 16, the full "Super Flower Moon" will light up the skies and turn a reddish color for roughly 84 minutes.

This Flower Moon will be viewed in both North and South America.

The Flower Moon, also called the Corn Planting Moon and the Milk Moon, will occur at the same time as a total lunar eclipse. Hence, the Super Moon designation.

When there is a total lunar eclipse, the "moon and sun are on opposite sides of [the] earth," says NASA.

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Associate Director of Our Community Now. When not writing or reading, Kristina likes to dance like no one is watching and enjoys speaking in vague movie references/quotes, which only a select few in her circle truly understand. A huge nerd, she loves attending comic book conventions (in costume, of course!) and engaging in geek-fueled conversations with anyone who is willing to listen to her ramble. She also dedicates her spare time to supporting various mental health organizations.