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Supermoon Versus Micromoon
Tonight's full moon is a micromoon, appearing smaller and dimmer because it's at apogee, its farthest point from Earth. It's also a blue moon, the second full moon in a calendar month. The Moon's elliptical orbit means its distance from us varies, making some full moons appear larger and brighter, while others, like this one, are more subtle.
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Released on your day
Space pictures released on your month and day in other years, or a few days either side. Each one is sharp enough to print as a poster.
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Released on 30 May 2024 Webb finds most distant known galaxy (JADES-GS-z14-0 environment NIRCam image) See it as a poster -
Released on 30 May 2016 A heavy-metal home See it as a poster -
Released on 30 May 2006 Disturbed Soil Along the Path from Tyrone Close-Up See it as a poster -
Released on 30 May 2022 Hubble Goes Galactic Birdwatching See it as a poster -
Released on 30 May 2015 Messier Craters in Stereo See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 30 MAY 2026 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 30 MAY 2026.