I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere).

The May 2025 full moon, also called the "flower moon," officially occurs on Monday, May 12, giving skywatchers who are now enjoying milder conditions a chance to see a micromoon. Micromoons look a bit smaller and dimmer than usual.

On Monday, May 12, skywatchers across the globe will witness May’s full moon, traditionally known as the Flower Moon. But this year, it comes with a twist: it will be a micromoon, appearing slightly smaller and dimmer than usual in the evening sky.