May 2028 Sky Events

Observer Location:Beijing (39.904°, 116.407°)

Monthly Sky Events Overview

23 sky events total, including 5 moon phases and 2 planetary events.

Daily Sky Events

All times are in local time (Asia/Shanghai)

Group Date Sunrise/Sunset Moonrise/Moonset Moon Phase Sky Events

Planetary outlook

May 2028 mid-month observing conditions

Mercury

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: 1.1
Constellation: Gemini
Angular diameter: 9.3"
Status: near superior conjunction

Observation tip: Visible to the naked eye; Mercury stays close to the Sun; best seen at dusk or dawn

Right ascension: 04h52m28s
Declination: +24°36'03"

Venus

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -4.5
Constellation: Gemini
Angular diameter: 50.2"
Status: near superior conjunction

Observation tip: Very bright, easily visible to the naked eye; Venus is the brightest planet and is best seen at dusk or dawn

Right ascension: 05h12m15s
Declination: +27°03'29"

Mars

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: 1.3
Constellation: Taurus
Angular diameter: 3.9"
Status: near eastern quadrature

Observation tip: Visible to the naked eye; Its reddish appearance is obvious; it is best observed near opposition

Right ascension: 02h41m27s
Declination: +15°22'26"

Jupiter

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -2.2
Constellation: Virgo
Angular diameter: 39.7"
Status: near western quadrature

Observation tip: Very bright, easily visible to the naked eye; Its moons are easy to spot and it is excellent for telescope observing

Right ascension: 11h16m20s
Declination: +06°11'59"

Saturn

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: 0.5
Constellation: Taurus
Angular diameter: 16.3"
Status: near eastern quadrature

Observation tip: Visible to the naked eye; Saturn’s rings require a telescope to see clearly

Right ascension: 02h10m08s
Declination: +10°45'01"

Uranus

Fair
Apparent magnitude: 5.8
Constellation: Gemini
Angular diameter: 3.5"
Status: near western quadrature

Observation tip: Binoculars are recommended; Binoculars or a telescope are recommended

Right ascension: 04h29m39s
Declination: +21°45'29"

Neptune

Fair
Apparent magnitude: 7.8
Constellation: Aries
Angular diameter: 2.2"
Status: near eastern quadrature

Observation tip: A telescope is required; A telescope is required; Neptune appears blue-green

Right ascension: 00h31m45s
Declination: +01°53'42"

Moon

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -12.7
Constellation: Aquarius
Angular diameter: 11615.2"
Status: Moon illumination 63.8%

Observation tip: Moon illumination 63.8%; good for observing lunar surface detail

Right ascension: 20h43m46s
Declination: -16°52'05"