How to catch this week’s rare blue moon event ― that won’t happen again until 2028

Rare blue MICROMOON will peak this weekend and won't return until 2053

A blue micromoon will reach peak illumination on May 31, 2026 — the second full moon of the month coinciding with the Moon at apogee (furthest point from Earth) — a combination that won't recur until 2053. Visible to the naked eye from the UK on Saturday evening with optimal southern horizon sightlines, the event is also photographable via smartphone on tripod or smart telescopes (Seestar S30/S50, Dwarf 3) with minimal setup.