Three Planets to See This Month

As spring progresses, we find our night skies ornate with planets from dusk till dawn. Jupiter, Venus, and Mars are all displayed vividly in the sky this month, so it’s a great time to bust out the binoculars or telescope and get a front row seat of the solar system. Here’s a quick break down of when and where to find these planets during the month of May.

Venus
The goddess planet will be most visible in the early evening. Look for this white planet after dusk in the west.

Mars
Mars is always one of the easiest planets to see because of its dashing crimson color. Look for a star in the sky that appears redder than the others, and chances are it’s the god of war. During this month, Mars will be most visible out west, and high above the horizon.

Jupiter
Though Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, it’s not always the most visible because of its distance and proximity to earth. May, however, is a good month to see it for all you early birds out there. Direct your telescope or binoculars right around the eastern horizon just before sunrise. As soon as the sun is fully displayed and the sky is blue, Jupiter will disappear.

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