Blue Moon 2026: An extremely rare micromoon rises tonight
A rare Blue Moon will rise on May 30, 2026, coinciding with a micromoon. This event marks the first occurrence of two full moons in a single month since August 2023. The Blue Moon will appear warm orange in the southeast and will be the smallest full moon of the year.
- ▪The Blue Moon will officially turn full at 4:45 a.m. on May 31.
- ▪It will be the most distant full moon of the year, at 252,506 miles from Earth.
- ▪The next monthly Blue Moon will occur on December 31, 2028.
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Space Blue Moon 2026: An extremely rare micromoon rises tonight A rare Blue Moon, the second full moon in May, will also be a "micromoon" near its farthest point from Earth. By Jamie Carter published 30 May 2026 in News When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A Blue Moon, the second full moon of May, will be best seen rising on May 30. (Image credit: Alan Dyer/Stocktrek Images via Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Skywatchers will be treated to a rare sight this month: a Blue Moon that is also a "micromoon." It marks the first time since August 2023 that there have been…
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