Mars, May 2016
Mars is in opposition to the sun on May 22, and closest to Earth on May 30. This is generally a good apparition, but Mars is low in the southern sky for northern observers. It is visible all night in Scorpius.
Jupiter, May 2016
Jupiter is well placed in the evening sky in Leo. It sets around 3 a.m.
Saturn, May 2016
Saturn is well placed in Ophiuchus, rising in late evening. Its rings are now spread widely, making it a beautiful sight in a small telescope.
Uranus, May 2016
Uranus is low in the eastern sky in Pisces, rising just before the sun.
Neptune, May 2016
Neptune is in the eastern morning sky in Aquarius.