We’ve got moonless nights ahead. This is an ideal time to step out and enjoy starry nights. Without the moon, even the faintest of stars have a chance to be seen. Early in the evening, the Milky Way is visible hugging close to the horizon low in the northeastern sky.
A moonless night means that at any hour the sky is open for viewing. If you step out closer to midnight, high overhead, the Milky Way beckons.
The dominant planet in the southern sky, not far from the Milky Way is Jupiter.
Jupiter is the brighest celestial object in our night sky while the moon hides too close to the sun to be seen.
The moon returns to our sky late next week. You may see the waxing crescent moon as early as Wednesday night, shortly after sunset. It will glow in the west within the light of twilight.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| Fri., May 31 | 5:10 | 8:08 |
| Sat., June 1 | 5:09 | 8:09 |
| Sun., June 2 | 5:09 | 8:10 |
| Mon., June 3 | 5:08 | 8:10 |
| Tues., June 4 | 5:08 | 8:11 |
| Wed., June 5 | 5:08 | 8:12 |
| Thurs., June 6 | 5:07 | 8:12 |
| Fri., June 7 | 5:07 | 8:13 |
| Day | Max (Fº) | Min (Fº) | Inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24 | 69 | 45 | 0.00 |
| May 25 | 73 | 44 | 0.00 |
| May 26 | 73 | 53 | 0.03 |
| May 27 | 74 | 60 | 0.00 |
| May 28 | 72 | 53 | 0.00 |
| May 29 | 62 | 52 | 0.15 |
| May 30 | 58 | 50 | 0.45 |
Water temperature in Edgartown harbor: 63º F
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