The 'flower' moon rises this week. Here's how to see it in Wisconsin

Sky watchers can see the full moon, known as the Flower Moon, as it rises over the skyline later this week.

Here's a look at how it was named and how you can see it in Wisconsin:

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When can you see the full moon in May 2024?

The Flower Moon rises on Thursday, May 23, 2024, according to Space.com. The moon waxes and wanes about every month. Here are the moon phases for May 2024:

• Last Quarter: May 1

• New Moon: May 7

• First Quarter: May 15

• Full Moon: May 23

• Last Quarter: May 30

What is the forecast for Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Thursday evening?

Sky watchers can expect mostly clear skies on Thursday evening in the Milwaukee area, said Nate Falkinham, local meteoroglist with NWS. Overnight highs on Thursday are forecast for the low 50s.

Why is it called the Flower Moon?

During spring, flowers start to bloom across North America, inspiring the name of May's full moon, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

Tips on how to view astronomical events in Wisconsin:

The best conditions to see the night sky will be with clear skies without clouds or haze. Make sure to check the forecast before heading out.

Here's a list of places in Wisconsin that could offer some of the best views of the night sky:

• Newport State Park, Ellison Bay

• Driftless Wisconsin

• Harrington Beach State Park

• Kettle Moraine State Forest

• Kohler-Andrae State Park

• Parnell Tower

When is the next full moon in 2024?

Here's the full moon calendar for the remainder of 2024:

• June 21: Buck Moon

• Aug. 19: Sturgeon Moon

• Sept. 17: Harvest Moon

• Oct. 17: Hunter's Moon

• Nov. 15: Beaver Moon

• Dec. 15: Cold Moon

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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Flower Moon 2024: How, where to see it in Wisconsin, Milwaukee