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18There are several interesting celestial events taking place in the sky during the month of May. Here are a few notable ones:
1. Eta Aquarid meteor shower: This meteor shower is active from late April to late May, peaking on the night of May 5th and early morning of May 6th. It is caused by debris from Halley's Comet and can produce up to 30 meteors per hour.
2. Total Lunar Eclipse: There will be a total lunar eclipse on May 16th, visible from much of Asia, Australia, and parts of the western United States. During the eclipse, the moon will turn a reddish-brown color, which is why it is also called a "blood moon."
3. Conjunction of Venus and Mercury: On May 28th, the planets Venus and Mercury will appear very close together in the sky, just after sunset. They will be visible low on the western horizon and can be seen with the naked eye or binoculars.
4. Solar Eclipse: There will be a partial solar eclipse on May 10th, visible from parts of Canada, Greenland, and Siberia. However, it will not be visible to most people as it occurs over remote regions.
5. Jupiter at Opposition: On May 5th, Jupiter will be at opposition, meaning it will be at its closest approach to Earth and brightest in the sky. It will be visible all night long and can be seen with the naked eye or binoculars.