Blue Moon May 2026: Best Locations, Times to View Rare Micromoon
Summary
A rare blue moon, which is the second full moon in one month, will occur this weekend. This blue moon will also be a micromoon, meaning it will appear slightly smaller because it is farther from Earth. People across many continents will be able to see it depending on local time and weather.Key Facts
- A blue moon happens when two full moons occur in the same calendar month.
- This is the only calendrical blue moon of the year 2026.
- The blue moon will be a micromoon, about 10% smaller than an average full moon, because it is at its farthest point from Earth (about 252,334 miles away).
- The best time to see the blue moon is at moonrise during dusk when it appears orange near the horizon.
- The moon will reach peak fullness at 4:45 a.m. Eastern Time on Sunday.
- Good viewing spots have a clear view of the eastern horizon, preferably elevated or near open water.
- The previous calendrical blue moon was in 2023 and it was a supermoon, appearing larger because it was closer to Earth.
- Blue moons usually follow a two-to-three-year cycle, with the next one after 2026 expected several years later.
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