‘Flower Moon’ in UAE: Residents are in for a spectacular celestial ‘bloom’

‘Flower Moon’ in UAE: Residents are in for a spectacular celestial ‘bloom’

This moon, so named after the spring season during which it rises, is said to appear slightly larger that normal due to its relative position with the Earth

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Published: Wed 3 May 2023, 6:00 AM

For those who enjoy stargazing, it may be worth your while to keep an eye out for May's full moon, referred to as the 'Flower Moon', that's set to appear this Friday.

Its called the 'Flower Moon' because it typically coincides with the blooming of flowers in many parts of the world. In Dubai, due to the exceptional brightness of the 'Flower Moon', residents of the country will be able to observe it without the need for telescopes or binoculars.

It’s said the name has its origins in Native American and Colonial American traditions, where each full moon was given a name that reflected the season and the natural cycles of the Earth.

Sarath Raj, Project Director, Amity Dubai Satellite Ground Station and AmiSat, Amity University Dubai, says, “In many cultures, May is a time of renewal and growth, and the blooming of flowers is seen as a symbol of this. The full moon in May was therefore named the 'Flower Moon' to honour