Long before the full moon rises, shifting sunlight transforms the lunar surface into one of the sky's best telescope targets.

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 ...

What began as a last-minute effort to prevent the historic New Moon Theater in Neligh from being torn down has grown into an ...

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.

While the full moon occurs at 1:23 p.m. ET May 1, the moon will still appear full to our eyes tonight, May 1-2. Also look for the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, which peak May 4. A blue moon will occur ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Skywatchers will get a rare double feature in May, with two full moons lighting up the night sky — beginning with the “flower moon.” May’s first full moon reaches peak illumination ...

Our critics pick the standout films of this year's Cannes, such as 'Fatherland,' 'Paper Tiger,' 'Club Kid' and 'Teenage Sex ...

The first full moon in May happens at 1:23 p.m. EDT on May 1. The moon will appear full April 30-May 2. A blue moon will be visible May 31. The first full moon of May may occur in the afternoon May 1, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. April closes, and May begins with a brilliant full flower ...

Sky-gazers will be in for a treat this month with two full moons gracing the sky. The first, which has the nickname the flower moon, will peak at 1:23 p.m. ET Friday. However, it will appear full ...