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For lovers of astronomical phenomena, May will bring us a blood eclipse, the flower moon and a meteor shower. Next, we detail the complete list of the events that will be visible on Mexico during the fifth month of 2023 as well as the exact dates and times so you don’t miss a single one. We also list some recommendations so that you can visualize them in their maximum splendor.
The first astronomical event which will be visible on Mexico will take place on May 5th with the arrival of the Full Moon also known as the Flower Moon, the Corn Sowing or Milk Moon. It will be located on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun and its face will be fully illuminated. The optimal time to appreciate it is around 11:36 p.m. The name of this moon was given by the first Native American tribes because it is at this time of the year that flowers are produced in abundance.
On this same date, May 5th will take place the first lunar eclipse of 2023, and it will be of the penumbral type, the same that occurs when the Moon passes through Earth’s partial shadow or penumbra. During this type of blood eclipse, Earth’s natural satellite will dim slightly but not completely. However, it will not be visible in Mexico, but throughout Asia and Australia and parts of eastern Europe and eastern Africa.
The days 5 and May 6th comes the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, capable of producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. Most of the activity is observed in the southern hemisphere. In the northern hemisphere (where Mexico is located), the rate can reach about 30 meteors per hour and the cosmic dust was the one left behind by Halley’s comet. You will have to pay close attention to see it because on those days we will also have an almost full moon.
The planet Mercury it reaches its greatest western elongation of 24.9 degrees from the Sun, so May 29 is the ideal time to view the planet from Mexico, as it will be at its highest point above the horizon in the sky. The best time to view it is just before sunrise.
Although there will be few astronomical events of May 2023 They are among the most anticipated of the year, especially the penumbral lunar or blood eclipse, so if you are a lover of this type of phenomenon, we suggest you do not stop viewing them from Mexicoespecially the Flower Moon which is always a night show, especially when the skies are clear.
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