Top Astronomy Events for May 2022
May sees a fine gathering of dawn planets, a trio of possible meteor outbursts and a spectacular total lunar eclipse.
Messier 3, one of the fine globular clusters of May. Credit: Stellina/Dave Dickinson
After a long dry spell, the astronomical action returns to the night sky in the month of May. Eclipse season is also underway in May, bookended by a spectacular total lunar eclipse on May 16th. Meanwhile, planets string the dawn sky, along with the chance for several rare meteor outbursts… looking farther afield, the May sky means one thing for deep sky observers: the promise of galaxies.Read more
