Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic cells made of semiconductor material, usually silicon, that release electrons when light hits them. These moving electrons create an electric current that can be used to power homes and devices.

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The Flower Moon reaches peak illumination at 1:23 p.m. EDT on May 1, 2026, and will appear as a smaller micromoon with a yellow-orange hue as it rises at sunset.

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A lunar month is the time it takes the Moon to complete one full cycle of phases, lasting about 29.5 days, while a calendar month is a fixed period in the Gregorian calendar that ranges from 28 to 31 days. The lunar month is shorter and based on the Moon's orbit around Earth, whereas calendar months are human-created divisions of the year.

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Two full moons occur in May 2026 because the lunar cycle is approximately 29.5 days, allowing two complete full moon phases to fit within the month.

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A Flood Watch means flooding is possible in your area and you should be prepared to act, while a Flood Warning means flooding is imminent or already occurring and you should take immediate action to protect yourself.

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