Night Sky Planner

Friday, 5/8/2026

In the Sky

Visible planets and night sky guide for May

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What's Up: May 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower brings shooting stars before dawn, the Moon meets brilliant Venus after sunset, and May wraps up with a rare Blue Moon.

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