May's full flower moon appears today. Here's how and when to see it.

May's full flower moon appears today. Here's how and when to see it.

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April showers bring May flowers, including the Flower Moon.

The full moon reached peak illumination at 12:56 p.m. on Monday but it will for several more days. The Old Farmer's Almanac details specific for ZIP codes across the U.S. Local also include detailed information on how clear the night sky will be in various locations.

Full moon names often come from seasons, historical crops and the behavior of certain animals. The "Flower Moon" nickname is because of the flowers sprouting across North America this month, according to . 

May's full moon goes by several other names connected to the season, including Budding Moon, Leaf Budding Moon and Planting Moon. It also has several names related to animals, including Egg Laying Moon, Frog Moon and Moon of the Shedding Ponies. All the names indicate warmer weather is on the way.

Those who miss May's full moon will need to wait for June 11 to catch the peak of the next one. Here's what's coming after that: 

Several planets may be visible this month, according to . All month long, astronomy fans may be able to spot Venus and Saturn low in the eastern sky each morning. In the evenings, Mars and Jupiter will be visible for a couple of hours after sunset in the western sky. 

The  meteor shower, which already peaked, will also continue until late May. The next meteor shower is the  in July, according to the American Meteor Society.