May 2026's new moon unlocks prime Milky Way and planet viewing
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Space.com reports that the May 16, 2026 new moon will bring dark skies ideal for observing the Milky Way’s core, with Venus bright after sunset and Mars and Saturn rising near dawn as Jupiter remains visible after sunset. The article guides skygazers to seek dark locations away from light pollution and to use tools like Stellarium or Star Walk 2 to navigate the sky and even photograph the Milky Way.
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