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April 2026 new moon brings spectacular views of Hydra, Jupiter, Venus, and more this week

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Simulation of the night sky on April 18th. It shows the sun rising over the silhouette of the eastern horizon. Mars is labeled near the horizon, Saturn below and Mercury to the right.

April’s new moon has arrived, bringing with it several nights of spectacular dark skies perfect for viewing our solar system’s planets, majestic constellations, and the galaxy beyond. April’s new moon Occurred on April 17th at 7:52 a.m. EDT (GMT 1152), the moon solar The Earth is no longer visible in the daytime sky, and its … Read more