May 28, 2024: Hercules and its famous star cluster are visible after nightfall. The gibbous moon, Saturn, and Mars are in the sky before sunrise.
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2024, May 27: Look for a Dwarf Planet
May 27, 2024: Dwarf Planet Ceres is near the moon before sunrise. Mars and Saturn are east of the moon during predawn light.
2024, May 26: May’s Teapot Moon
May 26, 2024: Before sunrise, the moon appears to be in the Teapot, Sagittarius’ brightest stars. Mars and Saturn are visible before sunrise.
2024, May 25: Capella at Helical Rising
May 25, 2024: The bright star Capella rises before sunrise, making its first morning appearance of the year. Mars and Saturn are in the eastern sky during twilight.
2024, May 24: Morning Planets, Mars, Saturn
May 24, 2023: Mars and Saturn are visible in the eastern sky before sunrise. The moon is near Antares after the lunar occultation.
2024, May 23: Moon-Antares Occultation, Venus-Jupiter Conjunction
May 23, 2023: The moon occults or eclipses Antares. A Venus-Jupiter conjunction occurs in bright sunlight.
2024, May 22: Flower Moon
May 22, 2023: The Flower Moon is this month’s bright moon, visible all night. Mars and Saturn shine before sunrise.
2024, May 21: Moon Nears Scorpion’s Claws
May 21, 2023: The moon nears the Scorpion’s claws. Mars and Saturn are in the eastern sky before sunrise. Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter are lost in sunlight.
2024, May 20: Betelgeuse, Heliacal Setting
May 20, 2023: Orion’s Betelgeuse makes its final appearance in the western sky after sunset for the year, known as heliacal setting. The moon is near Spica.
2024, May 19: Moon-Spica Conjunction
May 19, 2023: Before sunrise, Fomalhaut is at heliacal rising. After sundown, look for a Moon-Spica conjunction.