India, May 26 -- A rare celestial event is set to captivate skywatchers around the world on May 31, 2026, when a stunning Blue Moon will rise in the night sky and the phenomenon marks the second full Moon within the same calendar month, something that occurs only once every few years.

Astronomy enthusiasts are already calling it one of the most anticipated sky events of 2026, with online searches for "Blue Moon May 2026" and "rare full Moon" climbing sharply ahead of the spectacle.

Where & When To Watch The Blue Moon

The Blue Moon will appear on the night of May 31, 2026, rising in the eastern sky shortly after sunset. Astronomers say the Moon will appear lower than usual and slightly to the right of the constellation Virgo. The best v...