(31 May 2026)
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San José de Maipo, Chile - 30 May 2026
1. Moon view through a telescope
2. Man looking through a telescope
3. People lining up to take a photo with an inflatable astronaut
4. Couple kissing in front of the inflatable astronaut
5. Woman looking through the telescope eyepiece
6. Moon in the sky
7. Mobile phone filming the moon
8. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Felipe Cerda, Astro Maipo Science Communicator:
“The activity today is mainly a full moon observation that included a walk through our park. The idea behind this is, first, to allow people to enjoy the cultural heritage that Chile has, which is its skies. And honestly, coming to observe the full moon at an observatory with an engaging dynamic is a great way for people to enjoy themselves while learning at the same time.”
9. People taking glasses of wine and juice from a table
10. Woman looking through the telescope
11. People hiking with flashlights to observe the moon
12. People walking with flashlights while the moon is visible
13. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Giovanni Pais, visitor:
“We wanted to do something different and saw this opportunity to go on a trek that also included a tour, where we could observe the stars. They told us a bit about the history and about things from here in Cajón del Maipo as well, which is a very important place in Chile.”
14. Woman inside the observatory looking through the telescope
15. Person observing the moon through the telescope
16. Person taking a photo of the moon through the telescope
STORYLINE:
People gathered in Chile on Saturday night to view a rare blue micromoon, with visitors taking part in guided observations and astronomy activities at an observatory in San José de Maipo.
A blue moon occurs every two to three years when a second full moon falls within a single calendar month. May 1 saw this month's first full moon.
A blue moon is also the most distant and smallest-looking full moon of the year.
Since the moon's orbit is not a perfect circle, the full moon was farther from Earth than usual at a distance of 252,360 miles (406,135 kilometers), making it appear slightly smaller and dimmer. It is the opposite of a supermoon, when a full moon comes closer to Earth than normal. The most recent supermoon, for instance, was just 225,130 miles (362,312 kilometers) away.
Felipe Cerda, a science communicator with Astro Maipo, said the event combined full moon observation with a walk through the park and was designed to help people enjoy Chile's skies while learning about astronomy.
The scene was especially significant in parts of the Southern Hemisphere, where skywatchers had an opportunity to observe the blue micromoon and other celestial events.
For stargazers in Argentina, Chile, New Zealand, eastern Australia, parts of Antarctica and a smattering of other islands, Antares temporarily disappeared behind the moon as the blue micromoon passed in front of it.
Visitor Giovanni Pais said he and others were drawn to the event by the opportunity to do something different, combining a nighttime trek with stargazing and learning about the history of the Cajón del Maipo region.
Despite the name, the blue moon did not appear blue. The term refers to the uncommon occurrence of two full moons in a single month.
AP video shot by Alexandre Plaza
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