The planet action is back this monthheres how to enjoy it.
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If youre pining for more planet sightings, April is your lucky month.
Then, on April 5, the moon appeared close to Mars in the southwest sky.
The Super Pink Moon taken in Seine et Marne, France on April 16th 2022.Credit:Christophe Lehenaff/Getty Images
Keep yourstargazing binocularshandy and scout your favoritedark-sky park.
Here’s what to expect this weekend, plus the top night sky sights to watch for this month.
Venus will rise first; given its brightness, its the easiest to spot.
The Lyrid Meteor Shower over the Lanyon Quoit in Cornwall, UK.Ashley_Hampson/Getty Images
Saturn and Mercury will both be visible soon after.
And while its nearly impossible to see, Neptune will also rise with this planet gathering, too.
April 12: Full Pink Micromoon
At 8:22 p.m.
ET on April 12, stargazers can enjoy one of the smallest full moons of the year.
Its a phenomenon known as a micromoon, and its the opposite of the buzzed-aboutsupermoon.
It pops up if the moon is at its farthest point from Earth.
It will appear a touch dimmer and smaller than usual.
Despite the pink moon nickname, this months micromoon wont actuallyappearpink.
ET on April 21.
This is the best time to view the swift planet, as the suns bright glare often obscures it.
Like earlier in the month, Venus and Saturn will be visible around the same time, too.
For the best view, head to adark-sky destinationorstargazing hotelfar from city lights.
Keep your eyes on the constellation Lyra, particularly the bright star Vega.
Staying up all night?
Watch the eastern horizon before sunrise to catch Venus, Saturn, and Mercury, too.
