May arrives bringing several Celestial conjunctionsbesides the peak of Rain of tender meteors and the opportunity to observe Venus in its maximum shine in the night sky.
A Rain of tender meteors It records maximum activity at dawn on the 22nd, when it must be visible in the north direction of the sky.
The phenomenon occurs when a large number of meteors enter the earth atmosphere at the same time. As space rocks fall toward the planet, the resistance of the air over the rock makes it extremely hot, and we see a “cuddly star” in the sky.
Planet Venus will also reach its maximum shine this year on the 24th, with better visibility just before dawn.
In addition, several month will be visible heavenly conjunctions, that occur when two or more celestial bodies appear very close in the sky – an optical illusion, as they follow separated by thousands of kilometers in space.
Usually conjunctions are observable to the naked eye, and usually yield.
See below the main astronomical phenomena of Aprilaccording to the Astronomical ephemeris guide of the Valongo Observatory of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).
- 1/4: Conjunction between Moon and Pleiades (M 45) in the northwest direction in the early evening;
- 2/4: Conjunction between Moon and Jupiter in the early evening, northwest direction, in the Taurus constellation;
- 5/4: Conjunction between Moon and Mars, in the early evening, northeast direction, in the constellation of twins;
- 12/4: Concealment of the moon spy star, east direction, in the Virgin constellation, around 9:30 pm;
- 19/4: Venus, Saturn and Mercury will compose a beautiful planetary trio before dawn, east direction, in the constellation of Pisces. Planet Neptune will also be in the same field of view, but can only be seen using binoculars in dark skies;
- 22/4: Maximum of the rain of meteors Lyrido, which can be observed in the north direction, at dawn;
- 24/4: Venus in maximum brightness, visible before dawn in the constellation fish;
- 25/4: Conjunction between the moon, Venus and Saturn. On the same day, Moon, Venus, Saturn and Mercury will form one of the most beautiful meetings of 2025. The stars will be visible before dawn, east direction, in fish and whale constellations;
- 28/4: Conjunction between Venus and Saturn, before dawn, east direction, in the constellation of Pisces. The planets will be separated by 3 degrees;
- 30/4: Conjunction between Moon and Jupiter in the early evening.
O Astronomical Ephemeris Guide has been produced since 2016 by Valongo Observatoryas well UFRJ (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro)and brings the main phenomena that can be seen in the night sky each year.
In order to rescue interest in celestial contemplation, the material lists month by month which heavenly bodies will be visible and how best to look for them. In addition to bringing simple explanations about astronomy.
O Complete Guide to Astronomical Ephemeris of 2025with heaven maps, can be downloaded for free
to help locate and accompany astronomical phenomena in the night sky.
