May 2048 Sky Events

Observer Location:Beijing (39.904°, 116.407°)

Monthly Sky Events Overview

27 sky events total, including 4 moon phases and 5 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 2048 mid-month observing conditions

Mercury

Good
Apparent magnitude: 2.1
Constellation: Gemini
Angular diameter: 10.4"
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: 04h37m09s
Declination: +23°36'06"

Venus

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -3.9
Constellation: Taurus
Angular diameter: 9.7"
Status: near inferior 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: 03h15m40s
Declination: +17°19'50"

Mars

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -1.7
Constellation: Sagittarius
Angular diameter: 17.3"
Status: near eastern quadrature

Observation tip: Very bright, easily visible to the naked eye; Its reddish appearance is obvious; it is best observed near opposition

Right ascension: 17h12m04s
Declination: -24°10'38"

Jupiter

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -2.0
Constellation: Gemini
Angular diameter: 32.7"
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: 04h12m45s
Declination: +20°31'49"

Saturn

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: 0.3
Constellation: Capricornus
Angular diameter: 17.7"
Status: near eastern quadrature

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

Right ascension: 19h07m36s
Declination: -21°55'31"

Uranus

Fair
Apparent magnitude: 5.5
Constellation: Virgo
Angular diameter: 3.9"
Status: near western quadrature

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

Right ascension: 10h36m08s
Declination: +09°39'20"

Neptune

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

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

Right ascension: 03h17m53s
Declination: +16°29'18"

Moon

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -12.7
Constellation: Gemini
Angular diameter: 11451.3"
Status: Moon illumination 4.0%

Observation tip: Moon illumination 4.0%; good for observing lunar surface detail

Right ascension: 05h07m12s
Declination: +23°46'43"