May's 'blue Moon’ – what we'll really see
From Star Diary by BBC Sky at Night Magazine
April 29, 2026 · 28 min
About this episode
Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel discuss the astronomical events in May 2026, focusing on the blue Moon and the return of Venus.
Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal what's in the sky in May 2026, including the ever-improving return of Venus and what astronomers really think about the 'blue Moon' on 31 May. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Pete Lawrence
Guest: Paul Abel
Topics covered
- astronomy
- blue Moon
- Venus
- May 2026
- night sky
- astronomical events
Keywords
- blue Moon
- Venus
- May 2026
- astronomy
- night sky
- Pete Lawrence
- Paul Abel
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