"Catch May's Full Flower Moon Tonight Near a Red Supergiant Star"

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Source: Daily Mail
"Catch May's Full Flower Moon Tonight Near a Red Supergiant Star"
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The Flower Moon will rise near the red supergiant star Antares on Thursday night, peaking 50 minutes after sunset. Antares, located 600 light-years away, is nearing the end of its life and will eventually explode as a supernova. The moon will appear full at 9:35am and be visible in the east by 8:35pm ET. This celestial event coincides with the blooming of flowers in May and has historical significance for the Osage Nation.

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