May 2026 will feature a rare celestial event with two full moons, making it one of 13 full moons this year instead of the usual 12. The first, the Flower Moon, peaks on May 1 at 1:23 p.m. EDT, reflecting the bloom of spring. The second, a blue moon, rises on May 31 at 4:45 a.m. EDT, earning its name for being the month’s second full moon, not its color. This blue moon is also a micromoon, appearing slightly smaller and dimmer due to its distance from Earth. Such double full moons occur only every few years. https://www.accuweather.com/en/space-news/2-full-moons-will-light-up-may-2026-including-a-rare-blue-moon/1885882