Some highlights for the night sky in May 2007
Wednesday 2 May 2007
- Full Moon at 10:09 UTC
- Look for Venus in Taurus and Saturn in Leo, after sunset.
Friday 4 May 2007
- Moon near Antares at 1900 UTC.
- Venus and Saturn still great views after sunset.
Sunday 6 May 2007
- Eta Aquarid meteor shower peak at 1200 UTC.
- Orion low on horizon after sunset. Keep eye on Venus and Saturn.
Wednesday 9 May 2007
- Watch for Venus and Saturn in early evening.
- Last quarter Moon is 0427 UTC on 10 May 2007.
Friday 11 May 2007
- Look for Mercury low on horizon after sunset.
- Mercury, Venus and Saturn great sight.
Sunday 13 May 2007 :: Mother's Day
- Look for Mercury, Venus and Saturn after sunset.
- Take your mother out to dinner.
Wednesday 16 May 2007
- Mercury, Venus and Saturn great views for after sunset.
- New Moon at 1927 UTC
Friday 18 May 2007
- Crescent Moon between Mercury and Venus after sunset.
- Saturn at mouth of the lion.
Monday 21 May 2007
- Look for crescent Moon between Venus and Saturn after sunset.
- Crescent Moon is near Beehive cluster (aka M44).
Wednesday 23 May 2007
- Moon to the left of Regulus.
- Moon occults Regulus at 1700 UTC (visible in northern Europe).
- First quarter Moon at 2103 UTC.
Saturday 26 May 2007
- Gibbous Moon approaching Spica.
- Moon at apogee on 27 May 2007 2200 UTC.
Monday 28 May 2007 :: Memorial Day
- This is Memorial Day in USA
- Look for Moon to the left of Spica after sunset.
- Keep watch for Mercury, Venus and Saturn.
- Moon nearest Spica at 0400 UTC.
Thursday 31 May 2007
- Gibbous Moon in Scorpius near Jupiter.
- Jupiter rises shortly after dusk, with Moon nearby.
Good skywatching resources
John Avellone's provided web sites