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New moon of May 2026 brings stunning views of the Milky Way, Venus and Mars
- The May 2026 new moon arrives May 16, creating several dark nights for skywatchers.
- Skywatchers are advised to observe from low light pollution sites for best Milky Way views.
- The Milky Way core, the Summer Triangle, and bright planets will be visible around the new moon period.
- Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars are noted as visible planets during the May sky show.
- The article recommends tools like Stellarium and Star Walk 2 for locating objects.
- The piece includes tips on astrophotography and advice on dark sky photography.
- The article notes the Milky Way core is best viewed between midnight and dawn in May.
- The piece mentions using DarkSky.org for locating dark-sky sites.
- The article provides guidance on identifying Leo, Leo Minor, and Lynx in the spring sky.
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