May 2026 to Feature Two Full Moons and Meteor Shower
In May 2026, skywatchers will be treated to two full moons, known as the Flower Moon on May 1 and a Blue Moon on May 31. A Blue Moon, which occurs every two to three years, is the second full moon in a single calendar month. The Flower Moon is named for the abundance of blooming flowers during this time of year. Additionally, the Eta Aquarids meteor shower will peak in early May, offering a celestial display as meteors travel at high speeds into Earth's atmosphere. This meteor shower is caused by debris from Halley’s Comet. Later in the year, a total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, with its path of totality crossing Greenland, western Iceland, and northern Spain. However, visibility in the U.S. will be limited to the Northeast and Alaska. 
