What's in the sky in May?

A seasonal guide to the constellations and Milky Way visibility for May, Northern Hemisphere (mid-latitudes).

May highlight

Arcturus, a bright orange giant in Boötes, is unmistakable high in the eastern sky after sunset.

VirgoBoötesUrsa MajorCorona Borealis

Milky Way

Faintly visible

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Moon & Aurora

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