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Aquarids Meteor Shower
Aquarids Meteor Shower
May 5 all-day
This shower is composed of dusty remnants of the famed Halley’s Comet. The long-running shower is visible from April 19th until May 28, but peaks overnight on May 5th with up to 60 sightings per hour. The first quarter moon should set right around midnight local time, which will really improve conditions for spotting meteors.[...]
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Saturn at Opposition
Saturn at Opposition
May 10 all-day
Saturn will make its closest approach of the year and will be reflecting plenty of the sun’s light, making this the best opportunity to spot it. A medium telescope (about 5-8 inches) is needed to see the rings and some of the largest moons which will also be lit up from the sun.
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Monthly Meeting
@ George Mason University
Monthly Meeting
@ George Mason University
May 4 @ 11:00 pm – May 5 @ 1:00 am
Gary Hand will speak on –Â Amateur Astronomy: 1994, Today, and 2034
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GMU Astronomy Observing Session
@ Research Hall Science Showcase
GMU Astronomy Observing Session
@ Research Hall Science Showcase
May 6 @ 12:00 am – 2:30 am
 Talk at 8:00PM. Observing session from 8:30PM to 10:30PM. Please verify the event is still on at the website below before going! Observatory Website Campus Map –Â The George Mason University Observatory at the Fairfax Campus building Research Hall formerly known as Research I.
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