A beautiful full moon is visible in the sky every month, which has special spiritual and astronomical significance in Sanatan Dharma. But this time the full moon occurring on 31 May 2026 is bringing a very special and rare coincidence. On this night, people all over the world will be able to see the wonderful and miraculous sight of ‘Blue Moon’ in the sky. This is such an astronomical event which is eagerly awaited by everyone from science lovers to astrology experts.
Will the moon really look blue? Know its real secret
Hearing the name ‘Blue Moon’, people often assume that the color of the moon will change to blue on this night, but in reality it is not so at all. The moon visible on May 31 will be visible in its normal natural color (white and bright).
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What is Blue Moon? According to astronomy, when a full moon occurs twice in the same English calendar month, the moon of the second full moon of the month is called ‘Blue Moon’.
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Why is it rare? The first full moon had occurred in the early days of May 2026 and now on May 31st is the second full moon of the month. Such a rare incident does not happen every time, but almost once in 2 to 3 years Such a coincidence happens. For this reason, a famous idiom has also been coined in English – “Once in a blue moon” (i.e. Eid being a moon or being very rare).
At what time and where will the Blue Moon be seen in India?
If you also want to witness this historical and beautiful astronomical event, then note down the time to see it in India:
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Direction: Just after sunset on the evening of 31 May East direction This rare moon will be seen rising in .
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Best time: According to astrologers and astronomers, the best and clearest time to see the Blue Moon Between 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm Will remain.
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how to see: If the weather in your city is clear and there are no clouds in the sky, you can easily see it with the naked eye, directly from the terrace or balcony of your house, without any telescope or special glasses. In religious beliefs, seeing this rare moon is considered very auspicious.
Do these 7 great remedies for happiness and prosperity on the night of Blue Moon
The full moon night is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Chandradev. Since it is not a normal full moon night but a ‘Blue Moon’ night, the measures taken on this day yield manifold results. Do these 7 easy measures last night for happiness, peace, wealth and mental peace at home:
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Offer Arghya to Moon God: On the evening of 31st May, when the blue moon rises, put pure water, a little milk and white flowers in a pot and offer Arghya (water) while looking at the moon.
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Chant Chandra Mantra: After offering Arghya, sit in solitude and chant the effective mantra of Moon God ‘Om Somay Namah’ at least 108 times (one rosary). This strengthens the Moon in the horoscope.
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Donation of white goods: Donation has great importance on the day of full moon. Donating white sweets, rice, sugar or milk to a needy person on this day relieves mental stress.
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Meditation: Moon is the factor of mind. To keep your mind calm, stable and free from depression, spend some time in meditation this night.
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Enjoy the moonlight: To ensure flow of positive energy and happiness and prosperity in the house, sit under the open sky (on the terrace or in the courtyard) for some time on the moonlit night tomorrow.
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Offering kheer to Goddess Lakshmi: To please Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, do special worship of her on this night and offer kheer made of pure milk and rice. Later distribute it among the family as Prasad.
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Lamp for home prosperity: Wishing for the progress, good health and happiness of the entire family, light a ghee lamp at the main entrance or courtyard of your house last night.
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