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Related: About this forumThe Full Flower Moon @ 10:20 a.m. was/is thoroughly hidden by clouds
here in southern Maryland.
This tradition of naming Moons is rich in history.
We use Full Moon names that were used during Native American and Colonial times to help track the seasons. Depending on the tribe, Mays Full Moon was called the Full Flower Moon as well as Mothers Moon, Milk Moon, and Corn Planting Moon. The May Moon marked a time of increasing fertility, with temperatures warm enough for safely bearing young, a near end to late frosts, and plants in bloom.
Learn more about Full Moon names and their meanings.
https://www.almanac.com/content/full-moon-may?
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)It lit up the entire yard. And there were fireflies! It was such a pretty night.
Looking forward to June's Full Moon, and hoping for better weather. We've had record-breaking precipitation, I think.