The Moon is having a bit of a moment. The Artemis II spacecraft launched on April 1, 2026, and took Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen on the adventure of a lifetime. It was the first time a man had traveled back to the moon since the 1960s. Artemis II renewed interest in all things space. As we look ahead to May 2026, there are two full moons to look forward to.
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Both Full Moons Will Light Up the Sky During the Month of May
Having two full months in a single month is a pretty rare occurrence, according to Live Science Plus. This year, the Flower Moon will rise on May 1. Then, 30 days later, we’ll see a Blue Moon on May 31. With two full moons in one month, that means sky gazers will have twice as many chances to get some pretty great photos of the historic event.
Photographing the two full moons in May might be a labor of love. According to NASA, getting the perfect picture of the Moon might take several tries. The good news is, it’s definitely possible to capture May’s two full moons without fancy equipment. A cellphone camera will work just fine. But you’ll likely have to mess with setttings and grab a tripod for the very best results.
“Use a photo timer if your phone has one to help you avoid touching and jostling the phone when you snap the picture,” NASA suggests. “You may want to try taking your photos during a time when the Moon is not too much brighter than the sky, like twilight or dawn, so that your phone’s camera will have less contrast to deal with. Or you can try taking a picture as the Moon rises over the horizon, when it tends to appear larger.”
May 2026 is the month of two full moons and hopefully lots of beautiful photos.
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