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Mississippi skywatchers can look forward to two full moons, including a rare Blue Moon, and a meteor shower in May 2026. When to watch
As of Saturday, May 9, the Moon phase is Third Quarter. Tonight, 56% of the moon will be be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide. If you look up with you no visual aids tonight you'll be able to spot the Mare Imbrium, Tycho Crater and the Oceanus Procellarum.
The first of two full moons in May rises on May 1. Here is when it peaks, the Pittsburgh-area weather forecast, and best dark sky areas in Western PA.