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- On May 21, 2026, the Moon enters Cancer and aligns near the Beehive Cluster (M44) and Jupiter.
- The Moon sits 5° upper left of M44 while Mercury appears under 5° above the western horizon.
- Craters Theophilus and Piccolomini display peaks and terraced walls along the terminator on May 21.
- At 4:30 A.M., Saturn rises 10° with magnitude 1.3, displaying rings and Titan, while Mars follows about 1.5° higher and fainter.
