The Blue Micromoon Rises in Sunday’s Early Skies

The second full moon of May, often referred to as a "Blue Moon" when it occurs within the same calendar month, will be visible in the early morning sky on Sunday. This particular full moon is also a "micromoon," meaning it will appear slightly smaller and dimmer than average. This is because the Moon will be near its apogee, its farthest point from Earth in its elliptical orbit.

This celestial event offers a chance for skygazers to observe a less common type of full moon that appears smaller due to its orbital position.