Full Moon May 2026: Rare Lunar Eclipse Will Turn the Moon Blood Red for Record Length of Time
A viral claim is circulating that the full moon on May 22, 2026, will not only be a "super flower moon" but also feature an exceptionally rare total lunar eclipse, turning the moon a deep blood red for an unprecedented 85 minutes. This is FALSE. While the May 2026 full moon is indeed a real astronomical event, NASA confirms that no lunar eclipse (total, partial, or penumbral) will occur on that date. The last total lunar eclipse was in 2025, and the next is not until later in 2026. The "record-length blood moon" rumor appears to be a hoax, likely recycled from old astronomical predictions for a different eclipse. The moon will appear full and bright, but don't expect any red hue or historic eclipse.