May 2026 full moon: Flower Moon and Blue Moon visible

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The May full moon, known as the Flower Moon, will be visible on May 1, 2026. It reaches its peak illumination at 1:23 p.m. EDT. This full moon is named for the blooming flowers of spring. May will also feature a second full moon, a Blue Moon, on May 31. The Flower Moon coincides with May Day, International Workers Day, and Vesak Day, a significant Buddhist holiday.


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