The night sky in May is filled with exciting celestial events, from dazzling shooting stars to eye-catching encounters between the Moon, planets, and stars
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Here are the top celestial events in May 2025 that astronomy fans should look out for
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Asteroid 4 Vesta will be prominently visible in the night sky on May 2. It is a perfect window for skywatchers to spot one of the brightest asteroids in our solar system
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The Eta Lyrid meteor shower will be active from May 3 to 14, with peak activity expected around May 8
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On May 5, skywatchers can witness a striking celestial pairing as Mars and the Beehive Cluster (M44) make a close approach
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Asteroid 9 Metis will be prominently visible in the night sky on May 9. It will remain visible until early morning before dipping below the horizon in the south-west
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On May 12, the skies will be treated to the Flower Moon, a bright full moon named for the abundance of flowers that bloom this time of year
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This May, the Eta Aquariid meteor shower will be close to Earth, and will peak on the nights of May 4 and May 5 into the morning of May 6
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The Moon and Jupiter are set to align on May 28 and will be visible to the naked eye
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Mars will peak at the very end of the month and will be visible in the western sky at nightfall on May 31 in the constellation of Leo, just over the crescent moon