May 2088 Sky Events

Observer Location:Beijing (39.904°, 116.407°)

Monthly Sky Events Overview

22 sky events total, including 4 moon phases and 3 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 2088 mid-month observing conditions

Mercury

Fair
Apparent magnitude: 6.5
Constellation: Taurus
Angular diameter: 12.1"
Status: near superior conjunction

Observation tip: A telescope is required; Mercury stays close to the Sun; best seen at dusk or dawn

Right ascension: 03h41m54s
Declination: +19°22'04"

Venus

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -3.9
Constellation: Taurus
Angular diameter: 9.6"
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: 03h29m16s
Declination: +18°20'12"

Mars

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: 1.2
Constellation: Aries
Angular diameter: 4.5"
Status: near eastern quadrature

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

Right ascension: 01h11m20s
Declination: +06°26'10"

Jupiter

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -2.3
Constellation: Libra
Angular diameter: 42.0"
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: 12h37m36s
Declination: -02°25'04"

Saturn

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: 0.3
Constellation: Taurus
Angular diameter: 16.4"
Status: near eastern quadrature

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

Right ascension: 03h04m24s
Declination: +15°11'21"

Uranus

Fair
Apparent magnitude: 5.9
Constellation: Pisces
Angular diameter: 3.5"
Status: near eastern quadrature

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

Right ascension: 22h38m29s
Declination: -09°23'32"

Neptune

Fair
Apparent magnitude: 7.8
Constellation: Leo
Angular diameter: 2.3"
Status: near western quadrature

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

Right ascension: 09h22m56s
Declination: +15°34'17"

Moon

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -12.7
Constellation: Pisces
Angular diameter: 12034.7"
Status: Moon illumination 38.3%

Observation tip: Moon illumination 38.3%; good for observing lunar surface detail

Right ascension: 22h35m04s
Declination: -04°06'37"