Reporter
Vidya Amalia Rimayanti
May 20, 2026 | 07:11 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - On Wednesday, May 20, the waxing crescent Moon will drift past Jupiter while aligning with Castor and Pollux, the brightest stars in Gemini. At the same time, Venus will continue shining low along the western horizon after sunset.
Skywatchers looking west after dusk will be able to spot the crescent Moon glowing beside Jupiter for several hours before both slip below the horizon. According to Space.com, a 6-inch telescope can reveal Jupiter’s swirling cloud bands, including the famous Great Red Spot, along with its four largest moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.
