The full moon (tatkresiwok - Inuit) occurs when the Sun and the Moon are on exact opposite sides of the Earth every 29.53 days. This lunar phase is known by many different names, cultures, religions and languages, depending on the month it occurs. This late spring full moon occurs in May and is known as the Blue Moon due to the second occurance of a Full Moon within the month.
The second full moon for the month of May is at its fullest at 1:46 AM on Sunday the 31st.
...and the sun sets at 7:56 PM and the moon rises at 8:48 PM.
This is just about the best night to view the moon at its fullest after it rises today! Come join us for a meet-n-greet in the evening and to watch the full moon rise over the treetops of Claremont
The event begins at 8:15 PM and the event will officially end by 9:30 PM, but there may be some early birds and lingering about into the night. There are no benches or picnic tables to sit on, so bring your own camp chairs to enjoy this magical evening.
Please do bring your bugs and coins for trading, discovering, or just to show them off. There are no food or beverage establishments nearby, but there is a bathroom, although we can't guarantee if it will be open after dark. On warm days, there are usually some cold beverages and the pizza stays hot! If you plan on bringing something to share, be sure to post it in a note. Please remember to dress appropriately for the temperature and weather conditions, as this event is outdoors, rain or shine. The terrain is mostly cement and wheelchairs have access to the venue from the south end of the parking lot. You may want to bring blankets and/or camp chairs.
It is interesting to note that often, calendars indicating moon phases may be off by a day when intended for use in a different time zone. Don't be late or you just might miss out on this magical time as the sun sets and the full moon rises.
Today is...
- Anniversary of Royal Brunei Malay Regiment (Brunei)
- Kaamatan, harvest festival in the state of Sabah and the federal territory of Labuan (Malaysia)/li>
- World No Tobacco Day (International)
- Borobi Day (Australia)
On this day...
- 1790 - The United States enacts its first copyright statute, the Copyright Act of 1790.
- 1859 - The clock tower at the Houses of Parliament, which houses Big Ben, starts keeping time.
- 1879 - Gilmore's Garden in New York City is renamed Madison Square Garden by William Henry Vanderbilt and is opened to the public at 26th Street and Madison Avenue.
- 1911 - The RMS Titanic is launched in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
- 1971 - In accordance with the Uniform Monday Holiday Act passed by the U.S. Congress in 1968, observation of Memorial Day occurs on the last Monday in May for the first time, rather than on the traditional Memorial Day of May 30.
- 2005 - Vanity Fair reveals that Mark Felt was "Deep Throat".
- 2008 - Usain Bolt breaks the world record in the 100m sprint, with a wind-legal (+1.7 m/s) 9.72 seconds.
Notable births...
- 1819 - Walt Whitman, American poet, essayist, and journalist (died 1892)
- 1852 - Julius Richard Petri, German microbiologist, invented the Petri dish (died 1921)
- 1866 - John Ringling, American entrepreneur; one of the founders of the Ringling Brothers Circus (died 1936)
- 1930 - Clint Eastwood, American actor, director, musician, and producer
- 1943 - Joe Namath, American football player, sportscaster, and actor
- 1961 - Lea Thompson, American actress, director, and producer
- 1972 - Dave Roberts, American baseball player and coach
Notable deaths...
- 1809 - Joseph Haydn, Austrian pianist and composer (born 1732)
- 1910 - Elizabeth Blackwell, English-American physician and educator (born 1821)
- 1983 - Jack Dempsey, American boxer and lieutenant (born 1895)
- 1993 - Honey Tree Evil Eye, or, Spuds MacKenzie, Bud Light Bull Terrier mascot (born 1983)
- 1996 - Timothy Leary, American psychologist and author (born 1920)
- 2001 - Arlene Francis, American actress, talk show host, game show panelist, and television personality (born 1907)
- 2013 - Jean Stapleton, American actress (born 1923)
Note: If you are feeling sick, it is asked that you wait to attend in person events. Anyone who has Covid-19 symptoms, who has been in recent contact with a positive case, or might think they have been, is asked to not attend the event for the safety of themselves and others.
For Planning Purposes - Full Moon Dates for 2026
Saturday, January 3 at 2:04 AM
Sunday, February 1 at 2:10 PM
Tuesday, March 3 at 3:39 AM
Wednesday, April 1 at 7:13 PM
Friday, May 1 at 10:24 AM
Sunday, May 31 at 1:46 AM
Monday, June 29 at 4:58 PM
Wednesday, July 29 at 7:37 AM
Thursday, August 27 at 9:19 PM
Saturday, September 26 at 9:50 AM
Sunday, October 25 at 9:13 PM
Tuesday, November 24 at 6:55 AM
Wednesday, December 23 at 5:29 PM