Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Supermoon Versus Micromoon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 30, 2026 is “Supermoon Versus Micromoon,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Soumyadeep Mukherjee. The original explanation runs about 156 words.

Two images of Earth's Moon are shown, both in full phase. The left moon image, labelled Supermoon, is slightly larger than the right moon image, labelled Micromoon. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: Soumyadeep Mukherjee Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What is so micro about tonight’s blue micromoon? Just after sunset, a full moon will appear slightly smaller and dimmer than usual.”

— APOD editors, May 30, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 30, 2026
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 156 words

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Source

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