Summer stargazing begins with some spectacular sights, including the hyped conjunction of Jupiter and Venus, which get close enough to view together via binoculars.

A rare blue moon, which is the second full moon in a single month, will occur at the end of May. This blue moon is also a micromoon, meaning it will be at its farthest point from Earth and may appear smaller.

A rare second full moon arrives this week — and if you get the timing wrong, you'll miss its magic. Here's how to plan it precisely.

Sky watchers in India can look forward to a rare Blue Moon on May 30, 2026. This event marks the second full moon within the same calendar month. While it will appear large and orange at dusk, it will not actually be blue in colour.