See A Crescent Moon Meet Venus And Jupiter After Sunset This Weekend

BreakingInnovationScienceSee A Crescent Moon Meet Venus And Jupiter After Sunset This WeekendByJamie Carter,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky.Follow AuthorMay 14, 2026, 03:00am EDTToplineThe arrival of a New Supermoon makes this weekend ideal for stargazing. With our natural satellite hidden in the glare of the sun, the night skies will be dark as Venus and Jupiter converge ahead of their close conjunction on June 9-11. By Sunday night, a slim crescent moon will emerge in the west after sunset to begin a week of beautiful moon views. Here’s everything you need to know about stargazing this weekend, Friday, May 15, to Sunday, May 17. A slim crescent moon will emerge in the west after sunset on Sunday, May 17, to begin a week of beautiful moon views.gettyTimelineFriday, May 15A 3%-lit waning crescent moon appears low in the east just before sunrise. Mars will be visible to its right, with Saturn beyond. It will display Earthshine — reflected sunlight — which gives it its nickname, “the old moon in the new moon’s arms.”Saturday, May 16The moon today reaches its new phase while being relatively close to Earth. Cue a New Supermoon, which won’t be visible, but could cause high tides. However, since it’s roughly between the Earth and the sun, it won’t be visible, creating moonless night skies ideal for stargazing.Sunday, May 17After sunset, a 2%-lit waxing crescent moon will be visible — most likely only through binoculars — very low in the western sky shortly after sunset. You’ll need excellent timing and an unobstructed horizon.Monday, May 18-Wednesday, May 20The best is yet to come. On May 18, a slender waxing crescent moon will appear just a few degrees from brilliant Venus, low in the west after sunset. On May 19, the Moon remains close to Venus, while on May 20 it shifts higher to sit near Jupiter. After sunset on Sunday, May 17, a 2%-lit waxing...