This month's full moon reaches peak illumination at 12:56 p.m. EDT (17:56 GMT) and is known as the 'Flower Moon' to some in North America and Europe owing to the abundant seasonal wildflower blooms that appear during this time of year.

In New York City, moonrise is at 8:30 p.m. following sunset at 8:03 p.m. For Los Angeles, the moon will pop above the horizon at 8:14 p.m., about 30 minutes after sunset.

Just in time for the heart of spring, the full May “flower moon” will be glowing brightly in the night sky in the coming days. The moon will officially reach its fullest phase at 12:56 p.m. Eastern time on Monday,