How to See the Crescent Supermoon Align with Saturn This Week
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By Valerie Mesa Published on May 11, 2026 01:43PM EDT
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Summary
A celestial event guide detailing how to observe the waning crescent supermoon passing close to Saturn in the pre-dawn sky on May 14, with the darkest skies of the month occurring between May 11-17 as the moon enters its new phase.
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· 3 pulledMay's new supermoon is bringing the darkest skies of the month, and a stellar close-up between Saturn and a whimsical crescent moon.
As Luna fades into its darkest phase during the week of May 11 through 17, the sky will transform into a glimmering backdrop with fewer distractions and deeper darkness.
One of the biggest highlights arrives before sunrise on Thursday, May 14, when a delicate waning crescent moon glides close to Saturn in the sky.
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