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The night sky in May is filled with exciting events, from brilliant shooting stars and the best visibility of Mercury to the Moon hiding bright stars and planets, culminating in the Full Flower Moon. Discover all the best celestial events of the month! For easy navigation and to enhance your stargazing experience, use the free astronomy app, Sky Tonight.

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Astronomical events in May 2024

We provide event dates in GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), so dates may vary for different locations. The Sky Tonight app can provide the exact information for your location.

• May 1: Last Quarter Moon.
• 3rd of May: The Moon passes 0°48′ from Saturn (mag 1.2).
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