Taipei Astronomical Museum

In May, there will be two major highlights in the night sky: the Eta Aquariid meteor shower in early May, and a series of close approaches between the Moon and several planets starting in mid-May. According to the Taipei Astronomical Museum, if weather conditions are favorable, the public will be able to observe both the meteor shower and multiple instances of planetary conjunctions with the Moon, appearing at different times in the early morning and evening throughout the month.The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is active from April 19 to May 28, and is expected to peak in the early morning of May 6. Under ideal observing conditions, the zenithal hourly rate (ZHR) can reach about 50 meteors per hour, though actual visible rates are typically around 20 to 30 per hour. This meteor shower is known for its fast speed and bright meteors, often leaving glowing trails that last for several seconds, making it especially spectacular. The radiant rises in the eastern sky at around 1:30 a.m., so the best viewing time is after midnight until dawn. Observers should avoid areas of strong moonlight to improve their chances of spotting meteors.Starting in mid-May, the Moon will appear close to several planets in the sky. On the mornings of May 14 and 15, Saturn and Mars will be visible low in the eastern sky, not far from the waning Moon. Mars, with a magnitude of 1.2, will appear reddish, while Saturn shines at about magnitude 0.9. On the evenings of May 19 and 20, the conjunctions shift to the western sky after sunset, where Venus (magnitude -3.9) and Jupiter (magnitude -1.9) will appear close to the crescent Moon, forming a beautiful celestial scene. For more information on May’s astronomical events, please visit Taipei Astronomical Museum website.

Nobita and his friends heard Suneo boast about how moving the starry sky he saw in Hawaii was. Nobita, who had never seen a starry sky, felt dejected and asked Doraemon for help. Doraemon took out a secret gadget called the "Travel Projector," which allows people to experience the feeling of traveling while indoors, and projected the Hawaiian starry sky into Nobita's room. Doraemon told that since ancient times, people have looked up at the stars, thought about them, and created various "models of the universe" in an attempt to understand the universe.To see what the universe truly looks like, Nobita and his friends enter the "Celestial Globe," which perfectly reproduces the real universe through miniature replication. They embark on a journey through space aboard a spaceship. However, they get too close to a black hole and face the danger of being pulled in! Will Nobita and his friends be able to return to Earth safely!? Screening Date: July 2, 114 to June 30, 115Duration: about 36 minutes 

The Education Bureau of the Taipei City Government has announced the launch of "Three-Museum Combination Ticket" and "Two-Museum Combination Ticket" that include the admission to the Taipei Astronomical Museum, National Taiwan Science Education Center or Taipei Children’s Amusement Park.Visitors can choose their favor venue to visit, and the three venues are adjacent and accessible by MRT, which saves time and money. The public can purchase e-tickets on sales platforms such as Taipei Fun Pass, Taiwan Museum Card and KLOOK. The combo ticket package definitely offers a unique opportunity to have a family trip or explore the museums.