April skygazing: A pink micromoon, the Lyrid meteor shower, and more

In the next few days, in the middle of Easter, Costa Rica will witness a singular astronomical phenomenon unique to the intertropical region of the Earth, when the sun's rays fall at an angle of 90 degrees on the surface, causing the shadows to be reduced to a minimum or even disappear completely at noon.It is the passage of the Cenital Sun over our country.Unlike popular belief, the Sun does not influence in this way every day at the same time,…

See a Moon-planet Pyramid, a Pink 'Micromoon,' and a Meteor Shower With Fireballs in April's Night Sky

The planet action is back this month—here’s how to enjoy it.Ashley_Hampson/Getty Images The Lyrid Meteor Shower over the Lanyon Quoit in Cornwall, UK.If you’re pining for more planet sightings, April is your lucky month. Our interstellar neighbors will bedazzle the night skies throughout the next few weeks, from moon-planet meetups in early April to a dreamy planet-moon pyramid just before May.Add to that a meteor shower with potential for fireb…

A pink moon and a meteor shower: Four must-see celestial events in April

Look for the dates for astronomical events such as a pink full moon, the Lyrid meteor shower, and the moon hanging out with Venus and Saturn.

April skygazing: A pink micromoon, the Lyrid meteor shower, and more

April 1 and 2Jupiter and the Moon Visible near TaurusApril 4Messier 94 Visible With a Telescope April 12Full Pink Micromoon April 21 through 22Lyrid Meteor Shower Predicted Peak As spring approaches in the Northern Hemisphere, the nights are getting shorter. This might be good news for early risers, but a bit of bad news for stargazers. Still, April is not without its celestial highlights: it brings the annual Lyrid meteor shower. This first ful…

April's Full Pink Moon Will Be a Micromoon—Here's How to See It

The moon will look smaller and dimmer. Vicki Smith / Getty ImagesThe first full moon of spring will light up the night sky soon. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the full Pink Moon will reach peak illumination at 8:22 p.m. on Saturday, April 12.The full moon happens just before reaching apogee, which occurs on April 13, 2025. Apogee is when the moon is at its farthest point from Earth, classifying it as a micromoon. Unlike a supermoon whic…

The month of April will be the occasion to observe a rain of major shooting stars: the Lyrids. Where do they hold this name and when this event will take place?