May 2026 will feature two full moons—the Flower Moon on May 1 and a rare Blue Moon later in the month—creating a unique blend of astronomical precision and cultural tradition. Astronomically, both ...

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.

May’s flower moon rose in twilight on Friday, setting the stage for a rare second full moon — a blue moon — later in the month.

May's full moon rises as flowers bloom across the northern hemisphere.