A stunning May new Supermoon is about to black out the sky — Dark skies, hidden constellations and a rare Venus alignment are about to transform the night sky
A supermoon typically draws attention because it appears larger and brighter than usual in the night sky. But the May New Supermoon works a little differently. Unlike a glowing full supermoon, this lunar event takes place when the moon enters its new phase while also moving relatively close to Earth in its orbit.