May's Blue Moon wows stargazers worldwide — see these stunning photos of the smallest full moon of 2026 - Space
A rare 'Blue Moon' occurred on May 31, 2026, marking the second full moon of the month. This event was also classified as a 'micromoon' because it appeared smaller than average due to its distance from Earth.
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Astronomical events like these provide educational opportunities and public interest in space science and observation.
Astrophotography May's Blue Moon wows stargazers worldwide - see these stunning photos of the smallest full moon of 2026 News By Anthony Wood published 1 June 2026 The second full moon of May put on a spectacular show on May 31.
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