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31 May 2026

A rare ''Blue Micromoon'' is visible through vegetation and urban streetlights, with scattered clouds occasionally drifting across the moon, forming various patterns in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on May 31, 2026. This is the second full moon of May, coinciding with a micromoon, as the moon is at its farthest point from Earth in its orbit for the year. As a result, the moon appears slightly smaller and dimmer than the average full moon. Blue Moons occur approximately every two to three years, and this is the only one in 2026; the next is expected in 2029.

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31 May 2026

A rare ''Blue Micromoon'' is visible through vegetation and urban streetlights, with scattered clouds occasionally drifting across the moon, forming various patterns in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on May 31, 2026. This is the second full moon of May, coinciding with a micromoon, as the moon is at its farthest point from Earth in its orbit for the year. As a result, the moon appears slightly smaller and dimmer than the average full moon. Blue Moons occur approximately every two to three years, and this is the only one in 2026; the next is expected in 2029.

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31 May 2026

A rare ''Blue Micromoon'' is visible through vegetation and urban streetlights, with scattered clouds occasionally drifting across the moon, forming various patterns in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on May 31, 2026. This is the second full moon of May, coinciding with a micromoon, as the moon is at its farthest point from Earth in its orbit for the year. As a result, the moon appears slightly smaller and dimmer than the average full moon. Blue Moons occur approximately every two to three years, and this is the only one in 2026; the next is expected in 2029.

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31 May 2026

A rare ''Blue Micromoon'' is visible through vegetation and urban streetlights, with scattered clouds occasionally drifting across the moon, forming various patterns in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on May 31, 2026. This is the second full moon of May, coinciding with a micromoon, as the moon is at its farthest point from Earth in its orbit for the year. As a result, the moon appears slightly smaller and dimmer than the average full moon. Blue Moons occur approximately every two to three years, and this is the only one in 2026; the next is expected in 2029.

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31 May 2026

A rare ''Blue Micromoon'' is visible through vegetation and urban streetlights, with scattered clouds occasionally drifting across the moon, forming various patterns in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on May 31, 2026. This is the second full moon of May, coinciding with a micromoon, as the moon is at its farthest point from Earth in its orbit for the year. As a result, the moon appears slightly smaller and dimmer than the average full moon. Blue Moons occur approximately every two to three years, and this is the only one in 2026; the next is expected in 2029.

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31 May 2026

A rare ''Blue Micromoon'' is visible through vegetation and urban streetlights, with scattered clouds occasionally drifting across the moon, forming various patterns in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on May 31, 2026. This is the second full moon of May, coinciding with a micromoon, as the moon is at its farthest point from Earth in its orbit for the year. As a result, the moon appears slightly smaller and dimmer than the average full moon. Blue Moons occur approximately every two to three years, and this is the only one in 2026; the next is expected in 2029.

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31 May 2026

A rare ''Blue Micromoon'' is visible through vegetation and urban streetlights, with scattered clouds occasionally drifting across the moon, forming various patterns in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on May 31, 2026. This is the second full moon of May, coinciding with a micromoon, as the moon is at its farthest point from Earth in its orbit for the year. As a result, the moon appears slightly smaller and dimmer than the average full moon. Blue Moons occur approximately every two to three years, and this is the only one in 2026; the next is expected in 2029.

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30 May 2026

A rare ''Blue Micromoon'' is visible through date palm leaves, with scattered clouds occasionally drifting across the moon, forming various patterns in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on May 30, 2026. This is the second full moon of May, known as a calendar Blue Moon, coinciding with a micromoon, where the moon is at its farthest point from Earth in its orbit for the year. As a result, the moon appears slightly smaller and dimmer than the average full moon. Blue Moons occur approximately every two to three years, with this being the only one in 2026; the next is expected in 2029.

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30 May 2026

A rare ''Blue Micromoon'' is visible through date palm leaves, with scattered clouds occasionally drifting across the moon, forming various patterns in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on May 30, 2026. This is the second full moon of May, known as a calendar Blue Moon, coinciding with a micromoon, where the moon is at its farthest point from Earth in its orbit for the year. As a result, the moon appears slightly smaller and dimmer than the average full moon. Blue Moons occur approximately every two to three years, with this being the only one in 2026; the next is expected in 2029.

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30 May 2026

A rare ''Blue Micromoon'' is visible through date palm leaves, with scattered clouds occasionally drifting across the moon, forming various patterns in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on May 30, 2026. This is the second full moon of May, known as a calendar Blue Moon, coinciding with a micromoon, where the moon is at its farthest point from Earth in its orbit for the year. As a result, the moon appears slightly smaller and dimmer than the average full moon. Blue Moons occur approximately every two to three years, with this being the only one in 2026; the next is expected in 2029.

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27 May 2026

A man cools off on the Garonne river banks in Toulouse, France, on May 27, 2026, amid the first heatwave of the year. Temperatures in Toulouse reach 37?C, with France experiencing temperatures 8 to 15?C above normal for May. This heatwave is noted for its early occurrence and intensity, with several temperature records surpassed, particularly in the southwest. The phenomenon, known as a heat dome, involves hot air trapped by cooler air. This heatwave coincides with climate experts' concerns about the challenges of limiting global warming to +1.5?C, as agreed during the 2015 COP21 in Paris. France's current temperatures are 2.2?C above the 1950-1990 average. Southern Europe is experiencing unusually high temperatures.

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#13755883

27 May 2026

A pharmacy thermometer shows a temperature of 39?C during a heatwave in Toulouse, France, on May 27, 2026. France experiences its first heatwave of the year, with temperatures reaching 37?C in Toulouse. The heatwave is notable for its early occurrence and intensity, with numerous temperature records surpassed, particularly in the southwest. France's temperatures are 8 to 15?C above the May average. The heatwave is attributed to a phenomenon known as a heat dome, where hot air is trapped by cooler air. This event coincides with climate experts' concerns that limiting global warming to +1.5?C, as agreed during the 2015 COP21 in Paris, may not be achievable, with France already 2.2?C above the 1950-1990 average. Southern Europe is experiencing unusually high temperatures.

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27 May 2026

A woman cools off on the Garonne river banks amid a heatwave in Toulouse, France, on May 27, 2026. France experiences its first heatwave of the year, with temperatures in Toulouse reaching 37?C. The heatwave is notable for its early occurrence and intensity, with numerous temperature records surpassed, particularly in the southwest. France is experiencing temperatures 8 to 15?C above the May average. The heatwave is attributed to a phenomenon known as a heat dome, where hot air is trapped by cooler air. This event coincides with climate experts' concerns that limiting global warming to +1.5?C, as agreed in 2015 during the COP21 in Paris, may not be achievable. France's current temperatures are 2.2?C above the 1950-1990 average. Southern Europe is also experiencing unusually high temperatures.

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#13755885

27 May 2026

A pharmacy thermometer shows a temperature of 36?C during a heatwave in Toulouse, France, on May 27, 2026. France experiences its first heatwave of the year, with temperatures reaching 37?C in Toulouse. The heatwave is notable for its early occurrence and intensity, with dozens of temperature records surpassed, particularly in the southwest. France is experiencing temperatures 8 to 15?C above the May average. The heatwave is attributed to a phenomenon known as a heat dome, where hot air is trapped by cooler air. This event coincides with climate experts' concerns that limiting global warming to +1.5?C, as agreed in 2015 during the COP21 in Paris, may not be achievable. France is currently 2.2?C above the temperatures recorded from 1950 to 1990. Southern Europe is experiencing unusually high temperatures.

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27 May 2026

A pharmacy thermometer shows a temperature of 38?C during a heatwave in Toulouse, France, on May 27, 2026. France experiences its first heatwave of the year, with temperatures reaching 37?C in Toulouse. The heatwave is notable for its early occurrence and intensity, with dozens of temperature records surpassed, particularly in the southwest. France is experiencing temperatures 8 to 15?C above the May average. The heatwave is attributed to a phenomenon known as a heat dome, where hot air is trapped by cooler air. This event coincides with climate experts' concerns that limiting global warming to +1.5?C, as agreed in 2015 during the COP21 in Paris, may not be achievable. France's current temperatures are 2.2?C above the 1950-1990 average. Southern Europe is experiencing unusually high temperatures.

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27 May 2026

A woman walks with an umbrella on a bridge in Toulouse, France, on May 27, 2026, as the country experiences its first heatwave of the year. In Toulouse, temperatures reach 37?C. The heatwave is notable for its early occurrence and intensity, with numerous temperature records being surpassed, particularly in the southwest. France is experiencing temperatures 8 to 15?C above the May average. The heatwave is attributed to a phenomenon known as a heat dome, where a mass of hot air is trapped by cooler air. This event coincides with climate experts' concerns that limiting global warming to +1.5?C, as agreed during the 2015 COP21 in Paris, may not be achievable, with France already 2.2?C above the 1950-1990 average. Southern Europe is also experiencing unusually high temperatures.

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