Look to the southeastern horizon at sunset on June 29 to see the Strawberry Moon climb into the early summer sky, embedded ...

Placing ultrastable lasers inside some of the coldest, darkest lunar craters could help scientists establish a GPS-like ...

The next full moon of 2026 will be the May flower full moon, set to rise in Scorpio, amid the Eta Aqauriids meteor shower and then give way to a rare second moon in the same month - the blue moon.

Venus and the moon will appear close together in the sky May 18. Here's how to see the celestial conjunction around the ...

The Flower Moon will light up the night sky on the first day of May, which marks the midpoint between summer and spring. May's full moon, known as the Flower Moon, will peak on Friday, May 1. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The full flower moon — named for spring blossoms across ...

May will feature two full moons, one on May 1 and another on May 31. The first full moon is called the flower moon, while the second is known as a blue moon. The blue moon on May 31 will also be a ...

May will feature two full moons, with the second one known as a Blue Moon. The first full moon, called the Flower Moon, will appear on May 1. A Blue Moon is the term for the second full moon occurring ...

Astronomy Magazine has released the 2026 full moon calendar, featuring dates, times, and traditional names alongside notable lunar events such as eclipses, supermoons, and a Blue Moon. The Flower Moon ...

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May 2026 brings two full moons: the flower moon and a blue moon. A blue moon happens every two to three years. The Eta Aquarids meteor shower will peak in early May. Get ready for a dual lunar ...