A rare blue ‘micromoon’ is rising at the end of May
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A rare blue micromoon is expected to occur at the end of May. The event is described as a full moon that will appear smaller than usual, and it is not clear if the moon will actually appear blue. The blue micromoon is reported to be a relatively rare occurrence, with some outlets suggesting it will not happen again until 2028.
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