In May, the Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower peaks, and Mars, Saturn, and Mercury appear in the morning sky.

May's stargazing highlights include the Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower (May 5-6 peak), observable from the East Coast; Mars, Saturn, and Mercury in the morning sky; Moon with Saturn twice; Scorpion constellation's "heart" disappearing briefly; and Comet Halley's debris responsible for the meteor shower. Additionally, May 2024 stargazers will see the full Flower Moon, bright planets, and a spring meteor shower.