Astronomers explain that the Moon’s 29.5-day synodic period occasionally fits twice within a 31-day Gregorian month.
Tag: blue moon
Fact Check: Will the Moon Actually Turn Blue During the Phenomenon on May 31, 2026?
False. ITB astronomers confirm that ‘Blue Moon’ refers only to the calendar anomaly and has no relation to color.
Once in a Blue Moon: The History and Lore Behind the Astronomical Phenomenon
Exploring the cultural significance and linguistic history of the term ‘Blue Moon’ following the May 31 event.