A total eclipse will highlight May’s full moon on the night of the 15th, and we'll be able to see it across eastern North America.
But there are other celestial events to see through the end of May.
What You Need To Know
- There is a full moon and eclipse on the night of the 15th
- Jupiter and Venus are bright in the morning sky
- Less brilliant Mars and Saturn will also be visible early in the morning
Whether you are an amateur or skilled astrophotographer, or just love gazing at the stars, there is a lot to take in.
On the morning of Sunday, May 22, in the pre-dawn sky with a third quarter moon, Saturn will appear as a yellowish speck shining just above the Moon. Mars, Jupiter and Venus will be the much brighter stars off to the left.
Two days later, in the early morning hours of the 24th, the waning crescent moon will have Mars as its neighbor to its left. A little farther to the left will be the much brighter pair of Jupiter and Venus.
On the morning of the 25th, again in the pre-dawn hours, the thin crescent moon will appear near a bright Jupiter with a faint reddish Mars nearby. Venus shines bright to the left of this grouping, making for a fantastic photo opportunity.
Two days later, a very slim crescent moon will be near Venus, with Mars and Jupiter up and to the right.
Check out our 2022 celestial calendar for other fun events happening this year.