Blue Moon: Global Stargazing Buzz as Rare Blue Moon Appears in May Skies

Skywatchers around the globe are looking up today, May 31, 2026, as the night sky plays host to a rare astronomical event: a "Blue Moon." While the moon won't literally turn blue, this phenomenon marks the second full moon in a single calendar month, a calendar rarity that happens only every few years. As this particular full moon coincides with the moon's position near its furthest point from Earth, it is also being observed as a "micromoon," appearing slightly smaller in the sky than usual. We take a look at the science behind this lunar event and why it has captured the attention of stargazers worldwide.