Catch Jupiter's Disappearing Act During Lunar Occultation on May 17

On May 17, a lunar occultation will occur where Jupiter and its four Galilean moons will pass behind a thin, 5% illuminated waning crescent moon as seen from North America. The best views of Jupiter's disappearance behind the moon will be from the western third of the United States and Canada, where at least part of it happens before sunrise. Binoculars will give a better view, and a telescope will be needed to follow its moons.