Rare Blue Moon Closes Out May, Doubling as Micromoon

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Rare Blue Moon Closes Out May, Doubling as Micromoon

The second full moon of May, known as a Blue Moon, reached peak illumination on Sunday, May 31, the only Blue Moon of 2026. The celestial event, which occurs roughly every two to three years, also qualified as a micromoon, as the moon was farther from Earth than average, making it appear slightly smaller than usual.

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  • 2026/6/01 12:51:35
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  • @kai_neutrino via Spectee
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  • Kumamoto Prefecture, NOTE: Time-lapse, Japan Video Recording Date/Time: May 31, no audio Video Location: Hinagu Heiseimachi, Yatsushiro, 2026

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