Penumbral Lunar Eclipse between 5/5~5/6

A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth's partial shadow, or penumbra. During this type of eclipse, the Moon will darken slightly but not completely. The eclipse will be visible throughout all of Asia and Australia and parts of eastern Europe and eastern Africa.

First contact begins at 23:14, Totality 01:23, and Fourth contact 03:32.

For those who are interested in lunar eclipse, our suggestion is to record the changes of lunar eclipse by astrophotography.

　　

Eta Aquarius will peak on 5/6

The shower is named after the brightest star of the constellation, Eta Aquarius. It is produced by dust particles left behind by comet Halley, which has been observed since ancient times. The shower runs annually from April 19 to May 28. It peaks this year on the night of May 5 and the morning of the May 6.

 

Conjunction of Moon and Venus on 5/23

The Moon and Venus will share the same right ascension. At around the same time, the two objects will also make a close approach, technically called an appulse.

 

The Moon will be at mag -10.4, and Venus at mag -4.2, both in the constellation Gemini. The pair will be visible to the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars.

 

Mercury at Greatest Elongation West on 5/27

The planet Mercury reaches greatest western elongation of 24.9 degrees from the Sun. This is the best time to view Mercury since it will be at its highest point above the horizon in the morning sky. Look for the planet low in the eastern sky just before sunrise.