Sun news for April 30, 2026: Fast solar wind from a coronal hole could bring G1 (minor) geomagnetic storms tonight. Auroras are possible at high latitudes.
Visible planets and night sky guide. This evening, the bulging gibbous moon - approaching full - hangs near Spica, the brightest star in Virgo the Maiden.
The bright stars Arcturus and Vega can help you find the constellation Hercules and its Keystone asterism. Hercules is home to 2 fabulous globular clusters.
What is a micromoon? It's a full or new moon near its farthest from Earth for the month. Depending on your definition, 2026 has either 2 or 3 full micromoons.
Save the Frogs Day - a global amphibian conservation effort - is today, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Amphibian health is an important marker of ecosystem quality.