According to the company SeaSky, which operates in segments related to Astronomy, the month of May will be full of interesting astronomical events.
Still according to the organization, there will be at least six events that can be seen from virtually the entire planet. Check out more details in the topics below!
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“Flower Moon” (May 5)
The first astronomical event we want to talk about is a phenomenon known as the Flower Moon.
This event was named after Native Americans because its occurrence coincides with the appearance of spring flowers in the northern hemisphere. In the phenomenon, the Earth is between the moon and the sun, with the smaller star receiving more light from the star and appearing more strongly in the night sky.
The “Flower Moon” can be seen from all over the planet from 5:36 pm (Brasília time) on May 5th.
Penumbra Lunar Eclipse (May 5)
On the night of May 5, the so-called penumbra, or penumbral, lunar eclipse can also be seen. In this phenomenon, the moon will be partially obscured by the earth's shadow, as it passes "behind" the planet.
Unlike total lunar eclipses, in a penumbra eclipse the moon is not completely dark or covered up. This astronomical event can be followed from Asia and Oceania, as well as from parts of Eastern Europe and East Africa.
Meteor Shower (May 5th and 6th)
Since last April 19, another demonstration of the Eta Aquarids has been under way, one of the most evident meteor showers observed by astronomers. The event runs until the 28th of May.
However, the peak of the meteor shower will occur between the 5th and 6th of May, where the phenomenon can be seen from all over the world, provided that the weather conditions cooperate.
Eclipse on Jupiter (May 17)
For the night of May 17, the expectation is that an eclipse can be observed on Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system.
The event can be seen when the crescent moon, also scheduled for the date, illuminates the super planet's orbit in the night sky. Residents of Mexico, Canada, Greenland and the north of the United Kingdom will be able to follow the show.
New moon (May 19)
On May 19, the new moon will begin, with Earth's natural satellite becoming paired with the planet, practically disappearing from the sky.
Astronomers warn that on this day lovers of cosmic observation will be able to better observe galaxies, planets and other celestial bodies, since the moon will not “disturb” the visualization.
Mercury with extended orbit (May 29)
Finally, fans of planetary observation can write the morning of May 29 in their diaries, as on that day the orbit of the planet Mercury will be more elongated, which will make the star more visible in the sky. sky.
This is because, at this time, the planet, which is the closest to the sun of the 8 planets in the solar system, will be a little further away from the parent star. As a result, it will be seen more clearly when it passes just above the horizon minutes before sunrise on May 29.
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