Rare Blue Moon Is Now Days Away
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A rare blue moon rises May 31, but it will not look blue. Here is what it means and the best time to see it.
May's blue moon will illuminate the night sky this weekend, but don't expect the moon to actually look blue. On Sunday, May 31, a blue moon will occur, which means there will be two full moons during the month of May.
You might want to avoid the phrase "once in a blue moon" for a little while. The next full moon will happen Sunday, May 31 – and this time around, it's a blue moon, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac.
Sky watchers in India can look forward to a rare Blue Moon on May 30, 2026. This event marks the second full moon within the same calendar month. While it will appear large and orange at dusk, it will not actually be blue in colour.