Don't miss 2026's smallest full moon with this livestream from Italy with the Virtual Telescope Project. The 'Blue Moon' livestream will begin at 9:30 p.m. EDT (0130 GMT).

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The moon reached its full phase at 1:23 p.m. EDT on May 1.

The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This ...

The first full moon of spring rises on April 1 and it plays a crucial role in setting the date of Easter. The official moment that the moon will turn full is 10:12 p.m. EDT. Interestingly, at the ...