Weekend Stargazing Guide: Venus, Jupiter, and Northern Lights Visible in Darker Skies
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By Valerie Mesa Published on May 8, 2026 01:59PM EDT
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Summary
This weekend offers ideal stargazing conditions with minimal moonlight interference as Venus (the "Evening Star") brightens and approaches Jupiter ahead of their conjunction on June 9. The Flower Moon's fading means darker skies, making it a great time to view Venus, Jupiter, and potentially the Northern Lights (auroras) after sunset.
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· 3 pulledVenus, now rapidly brightening as the 'Evening Star,' is getting closer to Jupiter as night passes, as the two planets prepare for a conjunction on June 9.
The moon reaches its last quarter phase on May 9, which means moonlight interference will stay minimal for the next several nights, creating ideal conditions for stargazing.
The cosmos is putting on a surprisingly gorgeous show this weekend!
With the Flower Moon fading from view this weekend, darker skies are returning just in time for a planetary show featuring none other than dazzling Venus, larger-than-life Jupiter and a round of auroras, glowing sky after sunset. Here's everything you nee
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