Here’s what to look for in the night sky this May 2025. Whether you’re using binoculars or just your eyes, there’s something awe-inspiring up there for everyone.

• New Moon: May 5 — best for stargazing and deep-sky photography.
• First Quarter: May 12 — Moon visible in the afternoon and evening sky.
• Full Moon: May 20 — known as the “Flower Moon.”
• Last Quarter: May 28 — rises around midnight, good for early risers.

• Venus: Shines brightly just after sunset in the west.
• Saturn: Best viewed before dawn, look southeast with a telescope for rings.
• Mars: Rising just after midnight, great viewing all month.
• Jupiter: Low in the east during early morning hours.

• Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower: Peaks May 6, best viewed before dawn in dark skies.
• Milky Way Core: Becomes more visible after midnight in southern skies.
• Spring Constellations: Look for Virgo, Leo, and Boötes in the eastern sky.

Tip: Use apps like Stellarium or SkySafari to help you locate objects in real-time. A red flashlight will preserve your night vision!