Celestial Spectacle: Don't Miss This Week's Night Sky Events

This week's night sky offers a spectacular show, according to The Weather Channel. From May 23rd to 29th, several celestial events will be visible. On May 23rd, skywatchers can observe a crescent moon near Mercury and Aldebaran. "Mercury, one of the fastest planets, zips around the sun every 88 days," explains the narrator. The 24th brings Venus to its highest point in the predawn sky. By the 25th, Mars will appear close to Regulus, the brightest star in Leo. The Weather Channel suggests that the first quarter moon on the 27th is ideal for astrophotography, offering "crisp views of craters and mountains." The moon and Saturn will have their own rendezvous on May 28th, and the 29th will feature the waxing gibbous moon near the Beehive Cluster in Cancer. The Weather Channel encourages viewers to check their website for optimal viewing times and locations.