Here's something you - or your kids - might have noticed: When you're in a moving car, earthly objects get left behind, but the moon seems to follow. Why? The post Why does the moon seem to fol...
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Visible planets and star guide for April 2024. See a 1-minute video preview of moon phases for the month of April, linked here. The post Visible planets and night sky guide for April first app...
https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/visible-planets-tonight-mars-jupiter-venus-saturn-mercury/
Meteor showers are unpredictable but nothing beats them for a fun and relaxing time under the stars. Here's 10 tips to maximize your meteor viewing time. The post Spring meteor showers are here...
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The best time to watch the Lyrid meteor shower in 2024 is before dawn on the morning of April 22. The post 2024 Lyrid meteor shower: All you need to know first appeared on EarthSky .
https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-lyrid-meteor-shower/
Mars is ascending higher in the morning sky each month. Mars will be visible - but dim - before dawn for most of 2024. By the year's end, it'll be noticeable! The post Mars in 2024: It’s foun...
https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/why-is-mars-sometimes-bright-and-sometimes-faint/
When is the next total solar eclipse? If the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse gave you the bug for eclipse-chasing, you'll want to know: Find out here! The post When is the next total solar e...
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The April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse crossed Mexico, the U.S. and Canada! Relive it by watching a replay of EarthSky's livestream here. The post Total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024. Experien...
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Beta Centauri isn’t as famous as Alpha Centauri, but together, these brilliant Southern Hemisphere stars have inspired legends and guided mariners. The post Beta Centauri is one of the Southe...
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Your April 8 solar eclipse maps are wrong! The new map shows a narrower path of totality (in some places) than previously calculated. The post April 8 solar eclipse maps are wrong along the edg...
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Celebrate dark night skies and limit light pollution by raising awareness with International Dark Sky Week, April 2 to 8, 2024. Find global events here. The post International Dark Sky Week is ...
https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/international-dark-sky-week-events-info-ida/