Articles About May (5)
The 12 Months of the Year
The 12 months of the year are linked to the Moon’s orbit around Earth. Why are there 12 months? What do the month names mean?
2023 Cosmic Calendar
Celestial events and highlights of 2023 including supermoons, solar and lunar eclipses, meteor showers, solstices, and equinoxes.
The Month of May
May is the fifth month of the year, has 31 days, and is likely named after the Greek goddess Maia.
May: Flower Moon
The Full Moon in May is known as the Flower Moon or Full Flower Moon. Other names include Milk Moon and Hare Moon. What is the meaning behind these names?
When Is Mother’s Day, Really?
When is Mother's Day? Why are there different dates for different countries? Who celebrates when? An overview of Mother's Day around the world.