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

One of the brightest deep-sky objects ... all night to move across it, while from North America, the moon will already have passed across it, necessitating a short astrophotography window after dark.

This April, the skies put on a dazzling show – watch planets like Jupiter, Venus, and Mars glide across morning and evening ...

Newly discovered comet SWAN25F will reach its closest point to the sun on May 1, but lots of details about the bright object ... to the brightest objects in the night sky, which have a value ...

"Just as blue sunlight scatters in the Earth's atmosphere and makes the sun look slightly less blue, light from a strong blue ...

The Leonids is a typical meteor shower most years, on pace with others such as the Lyrids and Orionids with around 15 ...

The Lyrids are expected to peak shortly after Easter, giving stargazers a nice show a week after the full moon brightens ...

Although through much of April it does not rise until after the start ... while mired in bright twilight. Related: Night sky, April 2025: What you can see tonight [maps] Read more: Best telescopes ...

A new trail in this southern Arizona city plots the most visitor-friendly astronomy stops—and there are plenty to choose from ...

The Lyrids and Eta Aquarids meteor showers can both be seen starting in late April, with viewing opportunities in both the northern and southern hemispheres ...

Keep an eye on the skies, the Lyrid meteor showers will begin this week in the skies above Ohio, if the weather cooperates. What to know.

What are the celestial events in the April night sky?