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May 13: Moon near Saturn
- Close approach time: 17:33 GMT
- Close approach distance: 5°03′
- Conjunction time: 21:58 GMT
- Conjunction distance: 5°42′
On the morning of May 13, the waning crescent Moon will appear near Saturn (mag 0.9). The Moon will be in Pisces, and Saturn will be in Cetus. Look for them low above the eastern horizon, about an hour before sunrise. Saturn will rise first in the morning twilight. Mars (mag 1.2) will also be visible nearby, closer to the horizon.
Viewing conditions will be better in the Southern Hemisphere, where the objects will climb higher above the horizon before sunrise.
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