Moon Guide for May
Discover the phases of the Moon in May 2025, including a close approach with Mars and the Micro Flower Moon.
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Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower 2025
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Confederate Memorial Day
On Confederate Memorial Day remembers the soldiers who died fighting for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1861-1865). It is a state holiday in some parts of the United States.