Celestial Show: Five Planets and More to Grace Night Skies This Week

This week's night sky offers a spectacular show for stargazers. The Weather Channel reports a series of celestial events visible throughout the week of May 16th, 2025. "This week has it all," states the video narration, referring to the visibility of Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mars, and Mercury. On May 16th, observers can witness the Moon and Jupiter in close proximity. Mark Willard, producer of the video, adds, "Binoculars will let you spot Jupiter's moons." Other notable events include the visibility of asteroid 4 Vesta near Antares on May 18th, the crescent Moon and Saturn on May 19th, and a close conjunction of the Moon and Venus on May 20th. The week concludes with Mercury's visibility low in the northwest after sunset on May 22nd. These events provide excellent opportunities for amateur astronomers and sky enthusiasts alike to enjoy the wonders of the cosmos.