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Dark skies return for May stargazing with new moon

Stargazers can anticipate exceptionally dark skies this week, May 11-17, as the new moon phase coincides with the moon's absence from the night sky. This period offers prime viewing for spring constellations like Leo and Virgo, as well as celestial sights such as the Big Dipper and the red giant star Arcturus. Notable celestial events include the close approach of Venus and Jupiter, and the appearance of the Leo Triplet galaxy grouping for those with telescopes. AI

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Dark skies return for May stargazing with new moon

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 Deutsch(DE) · Jamie Carter, Senior Contributor ·

    See a crescent moon meet Venus and Jupiter after sunset this weekend

    North America’s celestial highlights for the weekend ahead, which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere.

  2. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 · Jamie Carter, Senior Contributor ·

    A Perfect New Supermoon As Dark Skies Return: The Night Sky This Week

    North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead, which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere.

  3. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 · Jamie Carter, Senior Contributor ·

    Last Dark Skies Of Spring Begin Tonight — Here’s What To See

    With the moon reaching its last quarter phase on Saturday, May 9, a window on the universe beyond the Milky Way opens. Here’s what to see in the night sky.