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Sky Watch: What's Up In the April 14 - 21 Night Sky, Including A First Look At The Lyrid Meteor Shower
The night sky this week brings a first peek at the Lyrids Meteor Shower before its actual peak, plus planets including Venus, ...
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This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher: A conjunction of planets
On the morning of April 21, you’ll be able to see Venus, Mercury, and Saturn low in the east — all without a telescope.
What time is the full moon tonight? See peak minute, cloud forecast for 'pink moon'
The micromoon refers to a full moon that rises when the celestial body is the farthest from Earth, which NASA states is about a 251,000-mile distance.
There's a Full 'Pink Micromoon' Happening This Weekend—What to Know
Venus, Saturn, and Mercury are full of surprises this month, and they have one more awe-striking display in store. Before ...
When is the next full moon and what does it have to do with Easter? What to know
The time of the full moon will be at 00:22 UTC on April 13, which is four hours ahead of Eastern Daylight Time. The date is ...
Here’s when 4 planets will be in alignment in the sky — and where to see them
Four planets in the solar system are about to appear in alignment in the night sky. Here's how stargazers will be able to see ...
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News You Can Use: How to See the Stars Like an Astronomer
Venus is very bright right now and can be seen with the naked eye just after sunset. Using a telescope, backyard astronomers ...
Oklahomans can watch the night sky this April for meteors, 'micromoon': Here's when to look
The annual Lyrids meteor shower will appear in April after this month's "pink" full moon. Later this month, the crescent moon will be visible near Venus, Saturn and Mercury. The only full moon visible ...
When is the full Pink Moon in April? 'Micromoon' will rise over Mississippi soon
The next full moon over Mississippi rises April 12. Know when to find dark skies to watch the Lyrids meteor shower this month ...
Meteor shower, pink full moon and a smile in the sky: Here's what to know about April's skywatching events
WASHINGTON — April's skywatching events are in full this month as stargazers will be able to see a pink moon, a meteor shower and a cosmic "smiley face" in the night sky. The celestial lineup comes ...