PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A once in a Blue Moon event will occur in the skies above Portland this week, and the weather conditions should be just about perfect.
The month of May begins on Friday, and with it comes the full Flower Moon illuminating the night skies. The moon will technically be full on Friday at 10:32 AM Pacific time; however, it will be nearly as bright on both Thursday night and again on Friday night.
The term once in a blue moon simply refers to seeing two full moons in the same calendar month. The next full moon occurs on Sunday, May 31st, which will make the second occurrence of the month a Blue Moon. The next Blue Moon will not occur until May 20th, 2027.
But did you know there are different types of blue moons? It’s true…