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Watch the smallest full moon of 2026 tonight in this rare 'Blue Moon' livestream

Watch the smallest full moon of 2026 tonight in this rare 'Blue Moon' livestream Don't miss 2026's smallest full moon with this livestream from Italy with the Virtual Telescope Project. The 'Blue Moon' livestream will begin at 9:30 p.m. EDT (0130 GMT). The second full moon of May, the 'Blue Moon', rises tonight, marking the smallest full moon of 2026.

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May's Blue Moon wows stargazers worldwide — see these stunning photos of the smallest full moon of 2026

May's Blue Moon wows stargazers worldwide — see these stunning photos of the smallest full moon of 2026 The second full moon of May put on a spectacular show on May 31. May's full Blue Moon put on a dazzling display over the weekend, flooding the night sky with moonlight as the red supergiant star Antares glowed nearby. A Blue Moon is the name given to the second full moon in a single calendar month — a rare occurrence that only takes place about once every 2.5 years, because the moon's...

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The Blue Moon rises tonight: Where and when to see the second full moon of May

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Why is the idea of a Blue Moon so enchanting? Over 100 years of pop culture fascination

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Why tonight's full moon will be a rare occurrence

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Rare 'Blue Moon' set to light up UK skies

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Should we store Mars samples on the moon to keep alien germs away from Earth?

Should we store Mars samples on the moon to keep alien germs away from Earth? "The moon may become humanity's first line of biological defense." A team of researchers is advocating to use the moon as a secure site for biocontainment of extraterrestrial samples, particularly those from Mars, but also from other potential worlds like Enceladus, a moon of Saturn.

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Rare blue moon to appear in May 2026 - what it is and how to see it

Rare blue moon to appear in May 2026 - what it is and how to see it A blue moon happens rarely with the last one appearing in August 2024 This weekend will offer a rare treat for stargazers with a special lunar event which last took place almost two years ago. People looking skywards will be able to see a blue moon - weather conditions permitting.

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Tiny X-ray telescope could unlock the Moon's hidden chemistry

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'A pretty significant setback': How Blue Origin's rocket explosion affects NASA's moon plans

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