

The lunar eclipse will be visible from the beginning to end over most of Asia and Australia. The maximum phase of the eclipse will take place on May 5 at 17:22 GMT (01:22 p.m.

This year, the Flower Moon coincides with a penumbral lunar eclipse. You can also learn what planets are close to the Moon from our dedicated article.
FULL MOOM MAY FULL
To easily find Zubenelgenubi near the Full Moon in the sky, use the Sky Tonight app. This star is quite special: if you have sharp eyesight or use binoculars, you’ll see it as two stars! And it’s no optical illusion, as Alpha Librae is, in fact, a double star. One of them is Alpha Librae, also known under the charming name Zubenelgenubi. While enjoying the Full Moon, take a look at the bright stars nearby. What is the bright dot next to the Moon tonight? Find out how the Moon will appear in the sky. You will see an accurate 3D image of the Moon, which reflects the angular size and orientation of the real Moon as seen from your location. You can see how the Moon will look in the sky on any chosen date in the Sky Tonight app: tap the сalendar icon, open the Moon tab, and select any date. By the way, you don't have to strictly follow the timing to enjoy the beauty of our natural satellite: to the naked eye, the Moon will appear round and bright the day before and after reaching the full phase.

At that moment, it will be positioned in the constellation Libra. The Moon will reach its full phase on May 5, 2023, at 17:34 GMT (01:34 p.m.
