Spring Meteor Shower, and More Can't-Miss Sky Events in April
This month will delight sky-watchers with a host of planets, glittering star clusters, and the peak of the annual Lyrids.
As the seasons shift here on Earth, the celestial realm will deliver a planet bonanza, a wandering moon, and an early morning meteor shower.
So pull out your binoculars and mark your cosmic calendar.
At dawn, look for the red planet to join the ringed giant Saturn, which will be hanging halfway up the southern skies in the bright constellation Sagittarius. The star-like objects will seem to be separated by only one degree, equal to the space of two lunar disks, making the pairing an eye-catching sight. While both worlds will appear similar in brightness, look carefully and you’ll notice they are distinctly different in color. Saturn shines with a golden-yellow hue, and Mars has an orange-red coloration.
The largest planet in our
