{"podcast":{"title":"Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","podcast_index_feed_id":7853371,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/cover/0c68619e-caff-4b32-b0e4-3fe6ef0c4e17.png","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":137,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story. Auckland News Today delivers fast, focused updates on the stories shaping New Zealand’s largest city—covering local government, business, housing, transport, culture, and more. Stay informed with quick, reliable daily briefings designed for listeners on the go. From breaking headlines to the developments that matter most, this is your daily snapshot of Auckland. Produced by AI as part of The Daily News Now network. Advertise with us: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T14:20:49.898112+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371"},"episode":{"title":"Blue Moon & Micromoon This Weekend","slug":"blue-moon-micromoon-this-weekend","published_at":"2026-05-30T10:13:25+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/blue-moon-micromoon-this-weekend","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/0d5b4f50-4008-4656-8928-eae42e6d493d.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/0d5b4f50-4008-4656-8928-eae42e6d493d.mp3","summary":"This weekend’s sky delivers a rare double treat: a blue moon and a micromoon lighting up the same night. The blue moon? It’s the second full moon in May — no actual blue color, just a cosmic calendar quirk. The micromoon? The moon will be at its farthest point from Earth during fullness, making it slightly smaller (though barely noticeable to the eye). Both events peak as the moon rises after sunset, painting the sky in golden hues — no telescope needed, just clear skies away from city lights. Two types of blue moons exist: this one’s a “calendar” kind (second full moon in a month), while the other is the third full moon in a season. Weather’s the wildcard — rain and clouds are forecast in many areas, so snag a clear spot early. Don’t miss it — if the clouds part, it’s a celestial show you won’t forget. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4c54cd542b98a24c","meta_description":"This weekend’s sky delivers a rare double treat: a blue moon and a micromoon lighting up the same night. The blue moon? It’s the second full moon in May —…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":86,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/episodes/blue-moon-micromoon-this-weekend/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/blue-moon-micromoon-this-weekend.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}