What to know about a rare blue micromoon rising this weekend
Summary
This weekend, a rare blue micromoon will appear in the sky. A blue micromoon is a second full moon in one month and also the smallest full moon of the year because it is farthest from Earth. The bright star Antares will also be visible near the moon on Sunday.Key Facts
- A blue moon happens when there are two full moons in one month, about every two to three years.
- May 1 was the first full moon of this month.
- The blue micromoon is the smallest and most distant full moon of the year.
- The micromoon will occur this weekend.
- Antares, a very bright star, will be near the moon during the event on Sunday.
- This event allows a chance to see a blue moon, a micromoon, and a bright star together.
- The event is visible from Cape Canaveral, Florida, and likely from other locations as well.
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