The only Blue Moon of 2026 rises this weekend — here’s how to get the best view of the ‘micromoon’
This weekend features the only Blue Moon of 2026, occurring on May 31. A Blue Moon is defined as the second full moon in a calendar month, which happens approximately every two to three years. This particular Blue Moon is also a 'micromoon,' appearing smaller and dimmer due to its distance from Earth.
- ▪The Blue Moon will be visible just after sunset on Saturday night, reaching peak illumination at 4:45 a.m. EDT on Sunday.
- ▪This Blue Moon is approximately 252,360 miles away from Earth, making it a 'micromoon' and about 6% smaller than a typical full moon.
- ▪The moon will glow in red-orange hues as it rises, influenced by the Earth's atmosphere.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 23 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 4 centre.
- ▪ Blue Moon 2026: An extremely rare micromoon rises tonight — Live Science
- ▪ What is a blue micromoon and when is the best time to see it this weekend? — The Guardian — Science
- ▪ May Full Moon 2026: See the Blue Moon — Mashable
- ▪ This weekend's blue moon is also a micromoon (but won't be blue and isn't smaller) — Boing Boing
- ▪ How to Best See This Weekend’s Rare Blue Micromoon — TIME — Top
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Space The only Blue Moon of 2026 rises this weekend — here’s how to get the best view of the ‘micromoon’ By Hannah Sparks Published May 30, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The night sky this weekend is set aglow with this year’s only full Blue Moon. Following the full Flower Moon on the first day of May, the 31st marks the completion of yet another lunar cycle and the only blue moon of 2026. The second full moon of May, occurring on the 31st is this year’s only blue moon. Getty Images What is a Blue Moon? A blue moon refers to the second full moon in a calendar month, which occurs only about once every two to three years.
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