Watch the meteor shower, solar eclipse, lunar eclipse in May

Partial solar eclipse in Pakistan – Photo: GETTY IMAGES

May 1 morning (Vietnam time), partial eclipse The first in 2022 will take place. This phenomenon can be easily seen in the southern part of South America, part of Antarctica and part of the Pacific Ocean.

64% of the sun will be obscured by the moon. The location to see the most eclipses is west of the Antarctic peninsula. The south of Chile and Argentina will also see a solar eclipse of about 60%.

Then, on two days 5 and 6-5 (Vietnam time), those who love to watch meteors will have the opportunity to admire Eta Aquarids meteor shower.

Meteor Eta Aquarids – Photo: DAILY EXPRESS

The Eta Aquarids meteor shower will peak on the night of May 5 and dawn on May 6 with about 20-40 bright streaks per hour.

This year, this is the most observable meteor shower of the year for people in the Southern Hemisphere.

Also in mid-May, total lunar eclipse The first in 2022 will take place. This phenomenon is easily visible from the Americas, Europe, Africa and parts of Asia. The Moon will turn red during the night from May 15 to May 16.

Total lunar eclipse is one of many amazing astronomical phenomena in May 2022 – Photo: GETTY IMAGES

If you missed the event, you can catch the second total lunar eclipse in early November.

At that time, some areas of Canada and the US, including Alaska and Hawaii, will have the opportunity to observe if the weather permits.