May 29, 2024: Before sunrise, Mars, Saturn and the gibbous moon are in the eastern sky along the imaginary arc of the ecliptic.

May 28, 2024: Hercules and its famous star cluster are visible after nightfall.  The gibbous moon, Saturn, and Mars are in the sky before sunrise.

May 27, 2024: Dwarf Planet Ceres is near the moon before sunrise.  Mars and Saturn are east of the moon during predawn light.

May 26, 2024: Before sunrise, the moon appears to be in the Teapot, Sagittarius’ brightest stars.  Mars and Saturn are visible before sunrise.

May 25, 2024:  The bright star Capella rises before sunrise, making its first morning appearance of the year.  Mars and Saturn are in the eastern sky during twilight.

May 24, 2023: Mars and Saturn are visible in the eastern sky before sunrise.  The moon is near Antares after the lunar occultation.

May 23, 2023: The moon occults or eclipses Antares.  A Venus-Jupiter conjunction occurs in bright sunlight.

May 22, 2023: The Flower Moon is this month’s bright moon, visible all night.  Mars and Saturn shine before sunrise.

May 21, 2023: The moon nears the Scorpion’s claws.  Mars and Saturn are in the eastern sky before sunrise.  Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter are lost in sunlight.

May 20, 2023: Orion’s Betelgeuse makes its final appearance in the western sky after sunset for the year, known as heliacal setting. The moon is near Spica.