Blue Micromoon Appears This Weekend

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This weekend, a rare blue micromoon will be visible. It is the most distant and smallest full moon this year.

A blue moon means two full moons in a single month. This moon is far from Earth, so it looks very small.

This moon will appear about six percent smaller and dimmer. These small differences might not be noticed by most people.

The bright star Antares will appear near the moon. People in southern countries may see Antares disappear briefly.

The blue moon will not truly look blue in color. The name just means it is a rare moon event.

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What is a blue micromoon?

A blue micromoon is a rare full moon that is the most distant and smallest full moon of the year.

What does a blue moon mean?

A blue moon means there are two full moons in a single month.

Will the blue moon look blue?

No, the blue moon will not truly look blue in color; the name just means it is a rare moon event.

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