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Pink Moon Lights Up the Sky on May 1st – Here's When to Look Up!

Friday 1 May 2026 Newsround (BBC)
Pink Moon Lights Up the Sky on May 1st – Here's When to Look Up!

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Get ready for an amazing night sky show! On May 1st, 2026, a super bright full Moon called the Flower Moon will appear in the sky, and you can see it from the UK. It's named after the flowers that bloom in springtime, and it's the perfect excuse to stay up late and stare at the Moon – just make sure an adult knows you're doing it!
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