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Rare Blue Moon to grace night sky in May 2026

The night sky will feature a rare 'Blue Moon' on May 31, 2026, which is the second full moon to occur within a single calendar month. This celestial event, while not changing the moon's color, is notable for its rarity. Additionally, the planets Venus and Jupiter are drawing closer together in the evening sky, culminating in a close conjunction on June 9. AI

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Rare Blue Moon to grace night sky in May 2026

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Jamie Carter, Senior Contributor ·

    See A Rare ‘Blue Moon’ Rise After Sunset This Week

    North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead, which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere.