May brings a rare blue moon. How to see full moon
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How to catch the perfect full moonrise — just in time for the Blue Moon show on May 30
A rare second full moon arrives this week — and if you get the timing wrong, you'll miss its magic. Here's how to plan it precisely.
Venus and the moon will appear close together in the sky May 18. Here's how to see the celestial conjunction around the United States.
Californians were treated to a celestial spectacle this weekend as a rare blue moon rose dramatically over the Golden State.
A delicate crescent moon pairs with brilliant Venus after sunset Monday, creating one of May 2026’s easiest and most beautiful skywatching events.
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The moon is drifting away from Earth, and scientists can measure it down to inches
The Moon is drifting away from Earth, a tiny shift that scientists can measure with remarkable precision. This slow drift comes from the way Earth and its lunar companion pull on each other, gradually transferring momentum from our planet to the satellite.