Throughout the week of May 12th, several astronomical events will take place in the United States. Skywatchers in some regions may observe the Northern Lights due to recent coronal mass ejections from the Sun. On May 13th, the Beehive star cluster M44 can be observed with binoculars or a good finderscope. On May 14th, the star Regulus will be visible to the right of the Moon at nightfall. On May 16th, enthusiasts can use Bob King's article, In Search of Ancient Suns, to observe ancient stars. On May 17th, the Moon will occult Beta Virginis for telescope users across most of North America. On May 18th, Corvus, the Crow, will be visible directly under the waxing gibbous Moon. Finally, on May 19th, Spica, Virgo's brightest star, will be visible near the Moon for early evening observers. https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-may-10-19/

This weekend, parts of the United States may be able to see the Northern Lights due to recent coronal mass ejections from the Sun. The aurora may be visible to the naked eye as far south as Virginia, Missouri, Colorado, and Northern California. The best viewing conditions are expected across the northern Plains and the Pacific Northwest. The aurora may appear as a green or red glow above the horizon. Photographers farther south may capture the phenomenon with long-exposure photography. https://www.accuweather.com/en/space-news/friday-night-lights-aurora-to-glow-over-northern-us/1649195