The nights may be getting shorter as summer draws nearer, but there is still plenty to see in the sky throughout the month of May, including a meteor shower from Halley's Comet, clusters of planets on both horizons, and a rare Blue Micromoon the likes of which we will not see again for decades.

This occurs when the Moon’s 29.5-day cycle doesn’t align exactly with the calendar month, allowing two full moons to fall within the same month.

May 2026 brings a several night sky events beginning with full moon and powerful Eta Aquariid meteor shower. Know what, when and where to watch these celestial events from May 1, 2026.

Mississippi skywatchers will have a busy May 2026 with two full moons, including a rare Blue Moon, and a meteor shower.