Moon calendar · Western calendar
Blue Moon 2026
A second full moon in one calendar month, which happens about every two and a half years. Hence the saying “once in a blue moon”: a time for rare and special intentions. (It does not look blue.)
Sunday, 31 May 2026 in New Delhi
Exact moment: 14:15, Sunday, 31 May 2026 (India time)
| New Delhi | Sun, 31 May 2026 | 14:15 |
|---|---|---|
| London | Sun, 31 May 2026 | 09:45 |
| New York | Sun, 31 May 2026 | 04:45 |
| Sydney | Sun, 31 May 2026 | 18:45 |
What it is
A second full moon in one calendar month, which happens about every two and a half years. Hence the saying “once in a blue moon”: a time for rare and special intentions. (It does not look blue.) A full moon is traditionally associated in many spiritual practices with completion, reflection and gratitude.
A suggested practice
Reflection and gratitude · about 5 minutes
- Take five minutes to appreciate your progress and consider what you would like to release.
Affirmation
I am grateful for how far I have come.
Reflection question
What has come to fullness in my life this month?
These names were gathered by North American almanacs from Native American, colonial American and European traditions, and they follow the Northern Hemisphere seasons. Different peoples use many other names. For southern cities, only the Harvest Moon, Hunter’s Moon (by the southern autumn equinox) and Blue Moon are shown.
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Astrological and traditional meanings are offered for reflection and cultural understanding. They are symbolic, not scientific predictions, and never a substitute for medical, legal or financial advice.