Today’s Full Moon — April 30, 2026 Tonight’s moon is a bright Waxing Gibbous, nearly full, and will peak as a full moon on May 1, 2026 — the first of two full moons in May.
Current Moon Phase As of April 30, 2026, the Moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase, with about 98–99% of its surface illuminated Yahoo+1. This means it’s very close to full, with only a thin sliver of shadow along one edge. It will reach 100% illumination on May 1, 2026, at around 1:23 p.m. Eastern Time Yahoo+1.
Why Two Full Moons in May? The Moon’s cycle is about 29.5 days, so when a full moon occurs on the first day of a month, the next full moon will fall at the end of the month — in this case, May 31, 2026. This second full moon is called a blue moon (not because it’s blue, but because it’s the second full moon in the same month) Yahoo+1.
What to Expect Tonight Appearance: Very bright, almost full, glowing in the night sky.
Rise/Set: Moonrise will be in the evening; it will be high in the sky at night and set before dawn Moongiant.
Sky Features: With the naked eye, you can see major lunar landmarks like Mare Serenitatis, Tycho Crater, and Copernicus Crater. Binoculars reveal more craters and mountains, and a telescope can show Apollo 16 landing sites and highland regions Yahoo.
Zodiac Sign: The Moon is in Scorpio during this period Astro-Seek.com.
Next Full Moon May 1, 2026 — Peak illumination at 1:23 p.m. ET Yahoo+1.
May 31, 2026 — Blue moon, second full moon of May Yahoo+1.
Tip: For the best view, find a location with an unobstructed horizon and clear skies. The Moon will appear largest and brightest just after moonrise, when it’s low in the sky.
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