from The Old Farmer’s Almanac, 2003
“May is an exciting month. Mars busts through zero magnitude as it explosively brightens and rises by 2:00 A.M. Saturday crosses into Orion’s raised arm at midmonth and lurks low in the west at nightfall. Mercury passes in front of the sun on the 7th. This transit, visible at sunrise, can be seen from the eastern half of North America, the first time in many years; eye protection is essential. The 15th brings a total lunar eclipse to North America, the first of two this year. The Moon enters penumbra at 6:05P.M., Reaches totality at 9:06P.M (when it will appear coppery red), and leaves penumbra at 11:15 P.M.
NOTE: Western Edition quoted, adjust times accordingly