April 2021 Night Sky Space Events To Watch Out For
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The annual Lyrid meteor shower is set to peak on April 22 and could produce up to 18 meteors per hour
Observers from certain parts of the globe will get a good view of the moon as it passes in front of Mars on April 16
April s Pink Moon, also known as the Fish Moon, will reach its full phase toward the end of the month
April has a number of special sky events that space enthusiasts can look forward to, including constellations and meteor showers.
Here are a few dates skywatchers should watch out for this month to see some stunning celestial sights, courtesy of NASA, Space.com and Chris Vaughan of Starry Night Education.