NASA: Gaze at these planets and sky phenomena in April

Some months bring exquisite meteor showers. Others bring planets and unique stars.

Here are NASA's new skywatching suggestions for April 2021:

  • On April 6, look to the southeast at dawn in the hour before sunrise. The planets Jupiter and Saturn, along with the moon, will make "a lovely planetary trio," the space agency says. Jupiter, the third brightest object in the night sky (behind the moon and Venus), will appear to the left of the other two objects.

The planetary trio early on April 6, 2021.

The planetary trio early on April 6, 2021.

Image: nasa

  • Look up during any April night to see the constellation Leo, which represents a lion in Greek mythology. Leo's heart is a bright blue-white star called Regalus. While you're looking up, it's intriguing to know that "at least two of Leo's stars have confirmed exoplanets," writes NASA. Read more...

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