Rare Light, Quiet Power, and Second Chances Every so often, the calendar gives us a little extra moonlight. May 2026 is one of those months. The month opens with a Full Moon on May 1 and closes with another Full Moon on May 31, making the second one a calendar Blue Moon. The May 31 Full Moon reaches fullness at 08:45 UTC, and it is also listed as a Micro Full Moon, meaning the Moon is near the farthest part of its orbit from Earth and may appear a little smaller than usual. (