*5月の星空の見どころは？
新緑がまぶしく、過ごしやすい気候が続く季節です。夜空には春の星座が高く昇り、穏やかで落ち着いた星空が広がります。心地よい夜風を感じながら、ゆったりと星空を楽しんでみましょう。
■星空カレンダー
5/2 満月
5/6 みずがめ座η流星群が極大
5/10 下弦
5/17 新月
5/21 小満
5/23 上弦
5/31 満月
■惑星はいつどの方角に見える
水星:日の出前の東の低空
金星:日の入り後の西の低空
火星:観測は難しい
木星:宵の西の空
土星:観測は難しい
出典:国立天文台
*What are the highlights of the night sky in May?
May brings fresh greenery and a comfortable climate, making it a perfect season to enjoy the outdoors. In the night sky, the constellations of spring rise high, creating a calm and gentle celestial view. Take a moment to relax and enjoy the stars while feeling the pleasant evening breeze.
■Stargazing Calendar
5/2 Full Moon
5/6 Peak of the Eta Aquariid meteor shower
5/10 Last Quarter Moon
5/17 New Moon
5/21 Grain Full (Shōman)
5/23 First Quarter Moon
5/31 Full Moon
■When and in what direction can the planets be seen?
Mercury: Low in the eastern sky before sunrise
Venus: Low in the western sky after sunset
Mars: Difficult to observe
Jupiter: In the western sky during the evening
Saturn: Difficult to observe
