Let astronomical events be accompanied by a lunar eclipse and another spring meteor shower

After April, marked by the dancing of the planets in the sky, May astronomical events come. new star rain and lunar eclipse close the month. Also, as always, many unions. For example, the Moon will pose with Mercury on May 2, Saturn on May 22, Mars on May 24, Jupiter on May 25, and Venus on May 27. And we can also see some conjunctions of the two planets, such as Mars and Neptune on May 18, Jupiter and Mars on May 29.

Of course, like every month, we will have full moon surrounded by legends and New moon which will have a dark sky, ideal for observing the sky. Because really, barring more extraordinary astronomical events, there’s nothing like looking up and seeing what the sky has in store for us. You can always see something beautiful.

In addition, the astronomical events of May are especially interesting because they occur at the perfect time to spend little night outside. In the northern hemisphere, spring brought much milder temperatures than the winter it left behind. And in the south it is still not as cold as in the following months. Any time of the year is great for skygazing, but there is no doubt that this is one of the best times.

Another spring meteor shower

If April brought us lyrids, May astronomical events they also bring a rain of stars: this aquarium.

They are above average as they can be seen before 60 meteors per hour. Yes, I have big difference between the hemispheres. This number is observed in the south, while in the north, about half is usually observed. That is, we can enjoy up to 30 meteors per hour. It’s not bad at all.

This starry rain coming from Dusty debris from Halley’s cometthe past has begun April 19, so it overlapped with the lyrids. However, it will peak at night from 6 to 7 May. After that, it will last until May 28, two days before the new moon.

There’s plenty of time, but it’s best to go out and see them after midnight at its maximum peak. The moon will be in its waxing phase, so there won’t be enough brightness to hide the fainter meteors. With a little patience, we will surely be able to see a lot of stars rushing through the sky.

The Flower Moon will light up the sky on May 16th.

As we see in the astronomical events of each month, the Full Moon has a special name of legendary origin. In this case, this flower moon. It is so called because the Native Americans noticed that it used to coincide with the appearance of most spring flowers.

However, he is also known by other names such as Corn Planting Moon or Milk Moon. The first for obvious reasons. The second because it also coincided with the last late frost.

Lunar eclipse to end May astronomical events

Coinciding with the Moon of flowers, in night from 15 to 16 May we will have a total lunar eclipse. That is, the Moon will be completely hidden in the shadow of the Earth, as it will be placed between our satellite and the Sun that illuminates it.

As is usually the case with these astronomical events, it will not be seen on the entire planet. This time, the lucky ones who will be able to see the eclipse live will be the residents of St. all of North America, Greenland, the Atlantic Ocean and parts of Western Europe and West Africa. In Mexico it will be fully visible, while in Spain it will only be visible just before sunrise, when the moon is down to hide below the horizon.

You don’t need an instrument to see an eclipse, although the experience would logically be more rewarding with a telescope or binoculars. As for people who live in places where you can’t see each other, no problem. For sure there will be very beautiful photos for memory.