"May 2023: A Month of Celestial Wonders"
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The full "Flower Moon" rose in the sky this weekend, captivating skywatchers around the world. Some parts of the globe saw a penumbral eclipse of the Moon, resulting in a slight dimming of the northern part of the Moon's disk. The eclipse was the deepest of its kind until 2042. The next eclipse of the Moon will occur on May 5/6, 2023, when the edge of the Moon will dip into Earth's umbra to cause a slight partial lunar eclipse. The next total lunar eclipse won't occur until March 13/14, 2025. The next full Moon will be the "Strawberry Moon," which will rise on June 4, 2023.
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