This week brings a mix of midnight and pre-dawn delights. It begins with Tuesday's third quarter moon, perfect for deep sky observing in the evenings. Then, early risers are rewarded with graceful planetary meetups: a crescent moon pairs with Saturn and Neptune on Thursday, followed by a stunning trio with Venus joining the scene on Friday. Whether you're a night owl or an early bird, the skies have something special in store.
The moon reaches its third quarter phase, rising around midnight and lingering after sunrise. Enjoy dark, moonless evenings ahead — perfect for spotting spring galaxies through binoculars or a telescope.
Early risers will see the waning crescent moon near Saturn in the eastern sky. Neptune is nearby, but a tough catch unless you're in southern latitudes with darker skies.
A stunning trio! The crescent moon shines between Saturn and dazzling Venus before dawn. Try capturing the scene with a scenic foreground. Venus lingers longest as sunrise approaches.
My favorite moon phase to look out for this week will be the third quarter moon on May 20. It will rise around midnight local time and set around midday so you'll be able to catch a glimpse of it in both the night and daytime sky.
Feeling inspired to take a more in-depth moonlit tour of our rocky companion? Our ultimate guide to observing the moon will help you plan your next skywatching venture, whether it be exploring the lunar seas, mountainous terrain, or the many craters that blanket the landscape. You can also see where astronauts, rovers and landers have ventured with our Apollo landing sites observing guide.
Astrophotographer Ronald Brecher captured a gorgeous view of the 'Sunflower Galaxy' (Messier 63) from his backyard observatory near the city of Guelph in southwestern Ontario, Canada.
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