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A word about the moon’s distance tonight
The moon was closest to Earth April 20. It'll be farthest from Earth May 6. Tonight's moon is closer to its average distance from Earth.
April 25, 2018
Moon sweeps through Leo the Lion April 23 to 25
The waxing gibbous moon moves toward Leo's brightest star Regulus, then passes it. It's a good time to identify this easy-to-find constellation.
April 23, 2018
Lyrid meteors before dawn April 23?
Will you see Lyrid meteors Monday morning? Maybe! The shower's peak has passed by Monday, but some meteors may still be flying.
April 22, 2018
Moon and Venus on April 17 to 19
On April 17 to 19, you'll see some gorgeous pairings of the moon and brightest planet Venus. You'll find them in the west shortly after the sun goes down.
April 17, 2018
For Southern Hemisphere, moon and Mercury before sunup April 13 and 14
Mercury is starting its best morning appearance for 2018 for the Southern Hemisphere. Northern Hemisphere? You might catch the moon on April 13 (maybe 14), but Mercury will be tougher to see.
April 12, 2018
2018’s closest far moon on April 8
The last quarter moon you'll see late tonight is aligned with 2018's closest apogee, that is, the closest of the moon's farthest points in its monthly orbit. And that's no surprise ...
April 7, 2018
This weekend, moon near Mars and Saturn
These 3 worlds - the moon, Mars and Saturn - will climb over your horizon very late at night this weekend. You can see all 3 together before dawn Saturday and Sunday.
April 6, 2018
Moon and Jupiter April 2 and 3
Stay up late Tuesday, or get up early Wednesday morning, to catch the moon and Jupiter. From the time they rise until the sun comes up, they'll be the brightest objects in the sky.
April 2, 2018
Mars and Saturn in conjunction April 2
The moon and bright planet Jupiter can help you find Mars and Saturn in conjunction on the morning of April 2.
April 1, 2018
Year’s 2nd Blue Moon on March 31
Enjoy the 2nd Blue Moon of 2018 on March 31. We haven't had 2 Blue Moons in a year since 1999. It won't happen again until 2037.
March 31, 2018
