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

May 11–17 brings a thinning waning crescent, a close Moon-Saturn approach, and then a new supermoon on May 16.

The new moon will darken evening skies, creating one of the month’s best windows for stargazing and constellation viewing.

Afterward, a thin waxing crescent returns, with upcoming Moon-Venus and Moon-Jupiter encounters to watch for.

Look for spring constellations and bright stars like Leo, Virgo, Spica, the Big Dipper, Arcturus, and Corvus.