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Blue Moon pictures from around the world

Full Moon rises over Lake Van in Ahlat district of Bitlis, Turkiye on May 31, 2026 Gett

The Moon rises over Lake Van in Turkey

Stargazers across the world were hoping to get a glimpse of May's second full Moon on Sunday, and it didn't disappoint for many.

It's known as the Blue Moon - and usually only takes place every two or three years.

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The full moon, also known as the Blue Moon, is seen in the night sky on May 31, 2026 in Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province of China. Getty

The full Moon, also known as the Blue Moon, is seen in the night sky on Sunday in Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, China

The full moon, known as the Blue Moon, rises over the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion near Athens, Greece, on May 31, 2026. Getty Images

How big does that Moon look? This impressive pic was taken as the Blue Moon was rising over the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion near Athens, Greece

A blue moon rises over the Church of St. John the Baptist in Skopje on May 31, 2026. Getty

This shot captures the Moon next to a church in the city of Skopje in North Macedonia

People use smartphones to photograph the full moon rising above the sea and distant hills on May 31, 2026, in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China. Getty

Stargazers were hoping to get a good picture of the Moon in the distant hills as the second full moon of the month was visible across parts of southern China on Sunday evening

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Tonight's full moon is a rare micromoon and blue moon seen rising behind the Sydney Opera House on May 31, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Steve Christo - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)Getty

The view of Sydney Opera House looked a bit different too - with the Blue Moon seen rising behind the famous Australian building