May’s Blue Moon Lights Up the Night Sky (Second Full Moon of the Month)
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Space.com reports that the May Blue Moon—the second full Moon in May—will peak around 4:45 a.m. EDT on May 31. In the U.S., the Moon will first rise around sunset on May 30, with Antares the red star nearby and Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury lined up above the western horizon at sunset. A “Blue Moon” here simply means the second full Moon in a calendar month, not a color change; the article also notes additional context about Moon photography and viewing tips.
- The Blue Moon rises tonight: Where and when to see the second full moon of May Space
- How and when to watch May’s blue moon CNN
- What is a blue micromoon and when is the best time to see it this weekend? The Guardian
- Why is the idea of a Blue Moon so enchanting? Over 100 years of pop culture fascination Space
- A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend AP News
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