As spring settles in, longer evenings and milder temperatures make it the perfect time to step outside and look up.

Stargazers can enjoy unique views of Mercury, a planet parade, and the Zodiacal Light.

Spring is known as “galaxy season,” but that’s not all April’s nightscapes have in store. Here’s what to find while you’re stargazing this month, plus when and where to look.

But first, a short recap showing last month’s, March 3rd total lunar eclipse. We were lucky enough to have clear skies all ...

Named after spring blooms, April’s full pink moon rose Wednesday, coinciding with the successful launch of the Artemis II ...

Look up in April 2026 for Venus and Jupiter, the Lyrids peak, zodiacal light after the new moon, and a short window to catch ...

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Find out what's up in your night sky during April 2026 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.