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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.

Crescent Moon Joins Venus, Jupiter and Mercury in a Low‑West Evening Planet Parade

Venus Brushes Uranus a Day After Moon-Jupiter Show

Sungrazer Comet MAPS Faces Make-or-Break Sun Brush April 4–5

Six-Planet Parade to Peak on Feb. 28, but Only Some Will Be Visible Without Optics

Beaver Supermoon Will Be 2025’s Largest Full Moon on Nov. 5

Six-Planet Parade Visible Before Dawn as Mercury Hits Greatest Elongation