Monday May 27, 2024

Spring Globular Clusters (all night)

While the majority of the brightest and most popular deep sky objects are hugging the horizon during springtime, the best globular clusters observable from mid-northern latitudes become well-placed in the eastern evening sky.
In early evening, look for 7.7 magnitude Messier 53 in Coma Berenices and
the spectacular Messier 3 (magnitude 6.2) in Canes Venatici. As the evening wears on, Messier 5 in Serpens Caput and Messier 92 in Hercules will be
carried higher, both of which shine at about magnitude 6.5. For the finale, spend some time enjoying the Great Hercules Cluster, aka Messier 13. All of these objects will reach their highest altitudes and best appearance, in the hours after midnight.

(Data courtesy of Starry Night)
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