Yet the eclipse isnt the only sight to watch for in the skies this April.

Here are the top astronomical highlights to bookmark this month.

Eclipse-viewing parties across the country will offer festive perches to watch the event (eclipse glassesrequired).

Solar eclipse August 21, 2017 at 1:15pm from Wisconsin, USA 85% Coverage

If you cant watch in person, dont missNASAs livestream.

Look for the planets in the evening, near the western horizon, once the sun sets.

Viewing conditions arent ideal, as the bright moon will wash out many shooting stars.

View of people watching a musical performance on a lawn at a festival

That said, it’s always worth heading out if you find yourself in adark-sky locationwith clear skies.

Catch the shower near the constellations Lyra and Hercules.

it’s possible for you to catch it at its fullest on the evening of April 23.

Rush hour right after sunrise over Indiana’s Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Monument Circle, Indianapolis, USA

Group of female friends have fun together during a solar eclipse event.

Exterior of Cape Arundel Inn in Kennebunkport, Maine

A pair of solar eclipse glasses outside The Rochester Museum & Science Center

Crowds of people walking around Old Montreal

Passenger jet passing across total solar eclipse

A total solar eclipse

A total solar eclipse

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