Blue Moon 2026: When will the Blue Moon be visible, will the Moon really turn blue and reduce in size?

Everyone likes to see the moon in the sky, but sometimes such an astronomical sight is seen which is very rare. One such special occasion is going to come in May 2026, when the Blue Moon will be visible. This event does not happen every year, hence it is considered very special for people interested in astronomy.

The special thing about the Blue Moon this time is that it will not only be a Blue Moon, but will also be a Micromoon. That means the Moon will be slightly further away from the Earth than on normal days and will appear slightly smaller. It will be seen in India on 31st May this year.

What is a blue moon?

Hearing the name, it may seem that the color of the moon becomes blue on this day, but it is not so. The color of a blue moon remains the same as that of a normal moon. Actually, when two full moons occur in the same calendar month, the second full moon is called blue moon. This incident is seen approximately once every two to three years.

Why is there a blue moon?

The Moon takes about 29.5 days to complete its phases, while most months have 30 or 31 days. Due to this difference, sometimes full moon occurs twice in the same month. In such a situation the second full moon is called blue moon.

This time micromoon will happen with blue moon

The Blue Moon of May 2026 will also be a micromoon. Micromoon is the situation when at the time of full moon the Moon is at its greatest distance from the Earth in its orbit. Because of this, the moon may appear slightly smaller and less bright than a normal full moon. However, it will not be easy for common people to recognize this difference.

When and how will it be seen in India?

Blue Moon will start appearing in India from the evening of 30th May. When the moon rises near the horizon, it may appear light orange in color and larger. As it goes up, its color will start appearing normal white. To enjoy this amazing view, open sky and clear weather will be the best.