The moon and Venus met in the western sky on May 18-19, setting the stage for a dramatic photoshoot.

North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead, which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere.

The Moon and Venus, center, are seen in conjunction above the Washington Monument, Monday, May 18, 2026, as viewed from the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters

The moon and Venus met in the western sky on May 18-19, setting the stage for a dramatic photoshoot.