5 Upcoming Astronomical Events  in April 2024

On April 6, early risers can witness a predawn conjunction of the Moon and Mars. Though they won’t be very close, but the thin crescent Moon and the bright reddish-orange Mars will be visible in the same binocular field of view.

This rare event, where the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s light, will cast a narrow path of totality across parts of North America, including Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

On April 10, the early evening twilight will feature a beautiful conjunction of Moon and Jupiter in the constellation Aries. The crescent Moon, a mere 4.3% illuminated, will be the fainter of the two.

The Lyrid meteor shower will peak on the night of April 21 into the pre-dawn hours of April 22. This shower is known for its fast, bright meteors, with rates of up to 15-20 meteors per hour at its peak.

The April full Moon, nicknamed Pink Moon or the Sprouting Grass Moon, will be visible on April 23. The Pink moon signifies the blooming of vibrant pink flowers.