April 24, 2025: On the morning before a picturesque gathering, Venus, Saturn, and the crescent moon appear in a loose arrangement, previewing tomorrow’s tighter view.
Category: Sky Watching
2025, April 23: Morning Crescent Moon Approaches Venus, Evening Planets
April 23, 2025: The morning crescent moon approaches Venus in the eastern sky before sunrise. Jupiter and Mars are visible after sunset.
2025, April 22: Venus is Brightest
April 22, 2025: Venus is at greatest brilliancy, its brightest. Find it in the eastern sky before sunrise.
2025, April 21: Mercury at Greatest Elongation
April 21, 2025: Mercury is at greatest elongation today. This occurs in the eastern sky before daybreak.
2025, April 19: Farewell Sirius, Orion, and Taurus
April 19, 2025: Watch Sirius, Orion, and Taurus disappear into the evening twilight on spring evenings. Farewell to Winter’s stars.
2025, April 16-17: Lunar Occultations with Scorpius’ Stars
April 16-17, 2025: During early morning hours, the moon occults or eclipses Scorpius’ stars.
2025, April 16-17: Dual Aphelions
April 16-17, 2025: Within 24 hours, Mercury and Mars pass aphelion, the closest points to the sun, dual aphelions.
2025, April 15: Venus Chases Morning Twilight
April 15, 2025: Venus chases morning twilight for nearly two months. It rises at about the beginning of morning twilight until early June.
2025, April 14: Sky Watch – Bright Planets and Moon
April 14, 2025: During the nighttime hours, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars are visible along with the bright gibbous moon.
2025, April 13: Retrograde Ends for Venus
April 13, 2025: Venus’ retrograde ends today. Find it in the eastern sky during morning twilight. The Pink moon is in the west-southwest before sunrise, while Jupiter and Mars are visible after sunset.