EarthSky News - May 7 - Moon and Jupiter, Top Stories

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Tonight … Moon and Jupiter closest   Simply look for the moon. That nearby, brilliant point of light will be our solar system's largest planet. Cassini finds 'big empty' near Saturn It's not totally empty, but the space between Saturn and its rings is much emptier than scientists expected. X-ray tsunami in Perseus galaxy cluster Near-miss between titanic galaxy clusters might have set into motion an immense wave of hot gas. May guide to the bright planets All you need to know about seeing planets this month.  Earth clouds from space Video tour of unusual and beautiful clouds observed from space. Close-approach comets   Video about comets passing near Earth in 2017 and 2018. What happens in 1 minute Take 60 seconds to learn what happens in a minute!

EarthSky Lunar Calendars are on sale 50% OFF A unique and beautiful poster-sized calendar. Keep up with all phases of the moon every night of the year. Only about 100 left in stock, get them while you can!

Tonight … Moon and Jupiter closest They'll be the 2 brightest objects in Sunday night's sky.

Milky Way over Frosty Drew Observatory The starry band of the Milky Way before dawn in early May. Add in a chorus of wildlife, and you have a stargazing experience to remember. Photo taken May 3, 2017 by Scott MacNeil. Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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