India to witness a micromoon on May 30-31, 2026

tamil.indianexpress.com (Tamil)

May 2026 will feature a rare "Blue Moon," the second full moon in a single calendar month, occurring on May 30-31. This celestial event is a "micromoon," appearing farther from Earth and slightly smaller than a typical full moon. Despite its name, the moon will not appear blue. The Blue Moon will be visible near the star Antares. While the peak occurs during daylight in India, the moon will appear full and bright on both May 30 and 31 nights.


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