This month’s chart

This chart shows how the sky appeared at 1am BST on May 1, and will appear at midnight BST on May 15 and 11pm BST on May 31. The planets are shown along with the location and phase of the Moon at five-day intervals. The Moon is full on May 29. The stars are shown as circles; the larger the circle the brighter the star. The hazy area represents the Milky Way. Orientate the chart by holding it in front of you rotated so the compass bearing at the bottom matches the direction you’re facing. The bottom of the chart then reflects your horizon with the middle of the chart representing the view directly above your head. The chart is designed to be viewed using a red torch outside. Red light allows you to see the chart detail without ruining your night vision.