Fun Facts Of The Month

Why is the month of May special?

The month of May was named for the Greek goddess Maia. She was the goddess of fertility. The Romans had a similar goddess named Bona Dea. They held the festival for Bona Dea during the month of May.

May is the fifth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars and the third of seven months to have a length of 31 days. May is a month of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.

May babies born after May 21 are Gemini, who are said to be more passionate and dynamic. It's fitting, because that flower is also known as the May lily.

May’s Moon Phases

Last Quarter: May 3, 3:50 p.m. EDT New Moon: May 11, 3:00 p.m. EDT First Quarter: May 19, 3:13 p.m. EDT Full Moon: May 26, 7:14 a.m. EDT