Jupiter and Mars shine in the evening, more planets gather in the morning, and the Eta Aquariid meteors join in.

As May commences, Jupiter, resembling a luminous golden star within the constellation Taurus, shines high above the western ...

May’s night sky is packed with astronomical events—find out when and where to look for meteor showers, ancient star clusters, ...

A dazzling snapshot from ESO’s Paranal Observatory captures a rare sky parade — the Moon, a comet, and nearly every visible planet strung across the heavens. This celestial lineup is an optical ...

Known as the flower moon, May's full moon will reach peak illumination at 12:56 p.m. ET on Monday, May 12, according to the ...

On April 25, a rare “smiley face” alignment of the Moon, Venus, and Saturn will appear before sunrise, followed by 2025’s ...

The last time comet Halley was seen by casual observers ... before sunrise to see the waning crescent moon near Venus and Saturn, according to EarthSky. Soviet spacecraft expected to fall back ...

tail formation can begin while a comet is still beyond the orbit of Saturn. The streams of material they leave behind linger long after their parent comet has headed back out of the solar system ...

Here are just a few dates for your diary this month to see May's most exciting night sky events – as well as how and when to spot these must-see moments. Moon mayhem – Jupiter ...

May’s night sky is packed with celestial activity, offering stargazers a spectacular month of planetary pairings, ancient ...

Bright stars visible during May mornings include Arcturus in the west; Vega nearly overhead; with nearby Altair and Deneb completing the Summer Triangle; Antares in the southwest; and Fomalhaut rising ...