Experience the Smallest Full Moon of 2026: Watch the 'Blue Moon' Live Tonight
Watch the smallest full moon of 2026 tonight in this rare 'Blue Moon' livestream

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Tonight, May 30, marks the appearance of the 'Blue Moon', the smallest full moon of 2026. A livestream hosted by Gianluca Masi's Virtual Telescope Project will showcase this event starting at 9:30 p.m. EDT (0130 GMT May 31). This Blue Moon is notable for occurring just before the moon reaches its farthest point from Earth, making it appear smaller than usual.
- 01The 'Blue Moon' is the second full moon of May and will be livestreamed starting at 9:30 p.m. EDT.
- 02This full moon is classified as a monthly Blue Moon, which occurs approximately every 2.5 years.
- 03It will be the smallest full moon of 2026, appearing 14% smaller than a supermoon.
- 04The moon's timing coincides with its apogee, the farthest point from Earth in its orbit.
- 05Viewers can catch the livestream on Space.com or the Virtual Telescope Project's platforms.
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Tonight, May 30, 2026, the second full moon of May, known as the 'Blue Moon', will rise, marking the smallest full moon of the year. This event can be viewed live online, starting at 9:30 p.m. EDT (0130 GMT May 31), through a free livestream hosted by Gianluca Masi and the Virtual Telescope Project based in Manciano, Italy. The livestream will also feature archival images of the moon over iconic Roman landmarks. The term 'Blue Moon' refers to the second full moon in a calendar month, a phenomenon that occurs approximately every 2.5 years. This particular Blue Moon is unique as it occurs just 19 hours before the moon reaches apogee, making it the most distant full moon of 2026. Consequently, it will appear smaller and dimmer than usual, sometimes referred to as a 'micromoon', which can be up to 14% smaller than a supermoon. Viewers are encouraged to share their moon photos with Space.com.
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