From May 8–17, the evening sky highlights brilliant Venus in the west-northwest, forming shifting patterns with Beta and Zeta Tauri, while Jupiter shines high to its upper left in Gemini. The waning Moon passes through Capricornus, then guides observers toward Saturn and Mars in the eastern dawn. Arcturus, Vega, and Capella create bright seasonal markers, and spring constellations like Leo, Draco, and Coma Berenices dominate the night. Jupiter’s moons offer transits and visual tricks, and Venus and Jupiter steadily draw closer for a June conjunction. Mercury, Uranus, and Neptune remain hidden near the Sun. https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-may-8-17/