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Blue Micromoon to Peak on May 31

Coinciding with lunar apogee the month's second full moon will appear slightly smaller and dimmer, clarifying that 'Blue Moon' refers to timing rather than color.

NASA Maps Out March 3 ‘Blood Moon,’ the Last Total Lunar Eclipse Until 2028