The sky chart and the other astronomical events of April

This month, Mercure, the planet closest to the Sun will be back in the evening sky. In mid-April it will set more than an hour following the Sun, you can easily spot it with the naked eye above the west-northwest horizon. At the end of the month, on the 29th and 30th, Mercury will have a special meeting, we give you all the details here (link down).

For the early risers, there will also be planets to admire. Venus, the brightest will be visible at dawn, an hour and a half before the Sun at the beginning of the month. It will be low on the east-southeast horizon but easily spotted thanks to its brightness. She too will participate in magnificent celestial appointments throughout the month.

When observing Venus, it will also be possible to look Mars, at least at the beginning of the month. As the days go by, Mars will rise earlier and earlier: almost two hours at the end of the month. On April 5, Mars will be in conjunction with Saturn, a sight not to be missed.

Saturn which will be from the beginning of the month can be observed two hours before the Sun.

As for the giant planet, Jupiter, you can also see it early in the morning. Don’t miss its rendezvous with Venus on April 30.

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