May 19, 2025: The bright morning moon is in the southern sky, while Venus and Saturn are visible before sunrise. Jupiter and Mars shine after sundown.
Category: Astronomy
2025, May 16-18: Morning Moon, Teapot
May 16-18, 2028: The morning gibbous moon is with the Teapot in the southern sky before sunrise.
2025, May 16: At Summer’s Doorstep
May 16, 2025: Stars that appear in the eastern sky after sundown, indicate the summer season is near.
2025, May 15: A Rare Celestial Alignment – Jupiter Passes Between the Bull’s Horns.
May 15, 2025: Tonight, see a rare celestial alignment that does not occur again until 2036.
2025, May 14: Jupiter Splitting Bull’s Horns, One Last Look for Mars and Beehive
May 14, 2025: After sundown, bright Jupiter is slowly splitting Taurus’ horns. Farther eastward, check out Mars and the Beehive star cluster in the same binocular field until 2026.
2025, May 13: Moon Toys with Scorpion’s Stars, See Four Bright Planets
May 13, 2025: During nighttime hours, the Moon occults stars in Scorpius. Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars are visible.
2025, May 12: Final Performances – Procyon, Gemini Twins, Capella
May 12, 2025: Procyon, Gemini Twins – Castor and Pollux – and Capella make their final showings for the season.
2025, May 8 -11: Flower Moon Advances Eastward
May 8-11, 2025: The Flower moon moves eastward passing Spica in the southeast after sundown.
2025, May 7: Sky Watching – Four Bright Planets, Moon
May 7, 2025: Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars are visible during the nighttime hours. The gibbous moon is in the evening sky.
2025, May 4-6: Moon and Leo
May 4-6, 2025: The waxing moon passes Leo’s bright stars in the southern sky after sundown.