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Flower Moon Peaks as Final Micromoon of Spring 2025

The May Flower Moon, named for seasonal blooms, reached its peak at 12:56 p.m. ET and will remain visible in the eastern sky Monday evening.

May’s Flower Moon to Peak as Final Micromoon of 2025

Asteroid 2002 JX8 Safely Completes Close Flyby of Earth

Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower Diminishes After May 5–7 Peak

Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Peaks with Stunning Pre-Dawn Display

Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower to Peak in Early Hours of May 5-6

Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower Set to Peak May 6

May Sky Guide: Southern Hemisphere Highlights Planetary Alignments and Constellations

New Solar Telescope Instrument Captures Unprecedented Images of Sunspots

Rare Triple Conjunction of Venus, Saturn, and Moon Captivates Skywatchers Worldwide

Venus, Saturn, and Moon to Form Rare 'Smiley Face' in Pre-Dawn Sky

Uranus Stellar Occultation Reveals New Atmospheric and Orbital Insights

Lyrid Meteor Shower Continues After Peak Night

Rare 'Smiley Face' Celestial Event to Grace Pre-Dawn Skies on April 25

Comet SWAN Disintegrates Near Sun, Dashing Hopes for Naked-Eye Viewing

Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight with Up to 20 Meteors Per Hour

Rare 'Smiley Face' Planetary Alignment to Light Up the Sky on April 25

Lyrid Meteor Shower to Peak April 21–22 with Best Views in Western U.S.

Lyrids Meteor Shower Begins as Stargazers Prepare for Peak Viewing

Pink Moon Reaches Peak Brightness Tonight as First Full Micromoon of 2025