May 14, 2025
9:52 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Online
Major Standstill Southern Moonrise- May 14, 2025
A live broadcast from Griffith Observatory of the full Moon rising on the eastern horizon at its most southerly position in over 18 years. Join us online (weather permitting) to watch this event.
Southern Moonrise at the Major Lunar Standstill
Griffith Observatory is celebrating their 90th anniversary! On May 14, 2025, we will broadcast the full Moon rising on the eastern horizon at its most southerly position.
Every 18.6 years, our Moon reaches the extremes of its orbit around the Earth. We observe this as the Moon rises and sets at its most northerly and southerly positions on the horizon. On the evening of May 14, we will observe the Moon rising as far to the south as it ever does. This happens during the Major Lunar Standstill.