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Blue Moon and Micromoon
June 8 , 2026
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- A rare Blue Moon–Micromoon event was observed on 31 May 2026, making it an uncommon lunar phenomenon.
- A Blue Moon is the second full moon occurring within the same calendar month.
- A Micromoon occurs when a full moon coincides with the Moon being near Apogee, its farthest point from Earth.
- During a micromoon, the Moon appears slightly smaller and less bright than an average full moon.
- Blue Moons generally occur once every two to three years, making them relatively rare.
- The last Blue Moon–Micromoon combination was observed in October 2020.
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