The first, nicknamed the Flower Moon, gets its name from the wildflowers that begin to bloom this time of year.

May 2026 includes two full moons within one month: the Flower Micromoon on May 1 and the Blue Micromoon on May 31, alongside the Eta Aquarid meteor shower and several planetary conjunctions. Early in ...

May's full moon will rise tonight -- and it will be the first of two full moons during the month. Here's when they peak.

The phenomenon behind the phrase 'once in a blue moon' is coming later in May. But there are actually 2 full moons this month.

The phenomenon behind the phrase 'once in a blue moon' is coming later in May. But there are actually 2 full moons this month ...

The first, which has the nickname the flower moon, will peak at 1:23 p.m. ET Friday. However, it will appear full Thursday ...

“It’s a second full moon in any month, or a second full moon in a month of any season that has four full moons,” she said.

The moon was hundred percent illuminated at 1:23 p.m. EDT (1723 GMT) on May 1 as the lunar disk appeared opposite the sun in ...

This full moon will reach peak illumination during the day, but you can catch a nice glimpse as it rises over the eastern ...

May features a Flower Moon, a micro blue moon, and even a meteor shower. Read below for the astronomical events for the month ...

Astronomy Magazine has published the full 2026 lunar calendar, outlining the dates, times, and traditional names of each full moon. The schedule features special events such as a total lunar eclipse ...