Earth’s satellite guides the way to the Red Planet in the early-morning sky, visible for a short time before sunrise. | Published: May 14, 2026 By mid-May, Mars has reappeared, visible briefly in the early-morning sky. Try on the 14th, with a delicate crescent Moon nearby. Neptune will require optical aid, and is best seen earlier in the morning. Credit: Astronomy: Roen Kelly Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full  Sky This Week  column.  May 13: Venus grabs the Bull by the horns The Moon now guides the way to Mars in the early-morning sky; the Red Planet stands just 7° from the delicate crescent Moon, visible shortly before the Sun rises.  Try looking east about an hour before sunrise. You’ll have the best luck if your horizon is clear, and particularly if you can get to an observing spot higher than your surroundings. Mars remains low, just over 1° high an hour before sunrise, and it’s only magnitude 1.3, adding to the challenge.…