The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under sunlight.

The next full moon of 2026 will be a rare one-of-two in the same month. Here's when and what to know about May's flower moon and the blue micromoon.

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 Flower Moon was given that name because it falls in the middle of spring, when flowers, trees and bushes bloom throughout nature.

Full Moon of May 2026 will take place on 1 May 2026. Know the date, timings, locations this night sky event will take place. Also get to know the best viewings tips to watch this event tomorrow!

The Flower Moon will peak on Friday, May 1, at 1:23 p.m. ET, according to the Farmer's Almanac. While it is peaking in the afternoon on the East Coast, it will still look bright and beautiful Friday night, and for a couple of nights after.

HOUSTON (KIAH) – Before you head to bed on Wednesday, you may want to look up. The pink full moon is set to peak in the night sky. The moon reaches its peak illumination at 10:12 p.m. While it’s one of the most anticipated full moons of the year, there ...

The Pink Moon will peak at 10:12 pm EDT on April 1 (02:11 UTC on April 2, 2026) and will be visible all night, rising in the east at sunset and setting in the west at sunrise. According to Forbes, the moon will be at its fullest and brightest around midnight. It is advised to look for the constellation Virgo, where the Pink Moon will be visible.

The next full moon will be visible this weekend, and is known as the Flower Moon. The May full moon is also known as the Planting Moon or Milk Moon. Named due to the fact that it signifies Spring reaching its height,