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elleng

(130,746 posts)
Mon May 24, 2021, 12:43 PM May 2021

In the early hours of May 26, 2021 a total lunar eclipse

—also known as a “Blood Moon—will be visible from North America. One of the astronomical highlights of 2021, it won't just be any full Moon, but a combination of a full Moon—May's full Flower Moon—a “supermoon” and a total lunar eclipse.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2021/05/12/blood-moon-eclipse-2021-exactly-when-where-and-how-you-can-see-next-weeks-super-flower-blood-moon-total-lunar-eclipse/?sh=6a39d3782705

May’s full Moon reaches its peak on Wednesday, May 26! This full Moon will be the closest full Moon of the year, making it the second of two supermoons—don’t miss it! Plus, it will coincide with a total lunar eclipse in some areas. Here’s everything you should know about this month’s full Moon, including how it came to be called the “Flower Moon.”

WHEN TO SEE THE FULL MOON IN MAY 2021
May’s full Flower Moon reaches peak illumination at 7:14 A.M. (EDT) on Wednesday, May 26. It will be very close to or below the horizon at this time, so plan to venture outdoors the night before (Tuesday, May 25) or on Wednesday night to get the best view of the bright full Flower Moon! Find a location with unobstructed views of the horizon, if possible.

https://www.almanac.com/content/full-moon-may#


(( partly/mostly cloudy forecast here then, southern MD. Mostly 'Sunny' and 'clear' forecast here Thursday.))


Caught THIS 2:50 this past morning:

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