An event that occurs once in a blue moon is coming up on the final day of May. The second full moon of the month will be on May 31 and is known as the blue moon. It follows a dazzling flower moon that ...

Unusually there will be two full moons in May this year. It's a sight that has inspired myths, superstitions and awe through the centuries - when the night sky is lit up by the seemingly-perfect ...

The second full moon of May, the 'Blue Moon', rises tonight, marking the smallest full moon of 2026. You can watch the full moon live online thanks to a free livestream from astronomer Gianluca Masi ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. A full Blue Moon is coming this weekend — and despite the ...

Illinois is about to see its second full moon this month – with an extra special twist. The state already saw the Flower Moon at the beginning of the month. Now, residents will not only be able to ...

The second full moon of May will look smaller and dimmer than usual. By Katrina Miller A celestial rarity known as a blue micromoon will grace the night sky this weekend. It arises from the coinciding ...

Editor's note: The second full moon of May has been and gone, putting on a jaw-dropping display for stargazers across the world as the smallest full moon of 2026 rose to flood the night sky with ...

You’ve seen the silver orb, you’ve witnessed the blood moon, and you’ve even been stunned by the orange hue in it. Now, get ready for one of the sky’s headline acts this weekend — a rare “Blue Moon” ...

May 2026 will feature a rare combination of a micromoon and a blue moon. A micromoon occurs when a full moon is at its farthest point from Earth. A blue moon is the second full moon to occur within ...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “once in a blue moon” used to describe something that happens rarely — and that makes sense, given that a blue moon usually refers to the second full moon to hit in ...

The moon won't turn blue—but you will be able to see two unusual celestial events in one night. The Art Deco spire of the Kansas City Power and Light building stands against a blue micromoon as it ...