Enjoy dark skies for evening observing, then catch a meteor shower and a planetary conjunction in the morning sky this week.

The moon dims, the meteors fly, and the planets dance—these are the most exciting celestial events happening this month.

April is often associated with rain and spring showers, but this year, the month brings a rare and exciting celestial event: two meteor showers occurring simultaneously. Stargazers in the northern ...

Along with the meteor showers, cosmic events like the Pleiades star cluster aligning with the moon and a cameo by Jupiter, as noted by EarthSky, add to the action-packed skies. Calling all stargazers!

From the glittering Pleiades star cluster to the fiery trails of the Geminid meteor shower, and the sight of Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn parading across the sky, this December will be filled ...

Still, April is not without its celestial highlights: it brings the annual Lyrid meteor shower. This first full ... On April 1, the moon will hover above the Pleiades, also known as the “Seven ...

The Lyrids Meteor shower will be visible mid-April between April 17 and 26, peaking on April 21 and 22, according to NASA. The Lyrids are known for being fast and bright, with about 5 to 6 meteors per ...

On Wednesday, the Pleiades star cluster appears near the ... Way are appearing in the night sky during the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka, May 5, 2024. Thilina Kaluthotage ...

The Lyrids Meteor Shower takes place during the month and the Moon has some nice pairings with stars and planets. April 1: Highlight of the Month — Young Earthshine Moon and Pleiades Star ...

Viewers in the Northern Hemisphere will be treated to simultaneous meteor showers this month ... On Wednesday, the Pleiades star cluster appears near the Moon, according to EarthSky.