See spectacular photos of the Blue Moon, the rare second full moon of the month, captured by skywatchers worldwide.

See the best images of the Blue Moon from around the world as a second dramatic moonrise occurred in the same month in a rare sky event.

The full moon arriving on May 31, 2026, is pulling double duty. It is the second full moon of the month, earning the popular nickname “blue moon,” and it also happens to coincide with the Moon’s farthest point from Earth in its orbit.

The blue moon will be the second of two full moons in the same month, a coincidence that only takes place about every two and a half years. It will also appear to be slightly smaller and dimmer than t

The blue micromoon means changes in perspective, according to astrologer Kyle Thomas Tabitha Parent is a writer at PEOPLE covering entertainment and culture. She joined PEOPLE in 2024. Her work has previously appeared in Marin Magazine, 57 & 65 ...

Photo by Omer Tarsuslu/Anadolu via It's the Full Moon tonight, and the second this month. This means it is a monthly Blue Moon, which occurs roughly every two or three years. As of Sunday, May 31, the Moon phase is Full Moon.

On May 31, the lunar month culminates in a Blue Moon  — in this case, the second full moon in a calendar month. The "Blue Moon" moniker adds a touch of drama to this full moon, calling to mind the emotive associations from popular culture over the last century.