If you are into watching the stars, April 2026 will be an exciting month for you! It includes an amazing experience for all to see: the arrival of a ‘Celestial Theatre,’ including Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) from deep space; an event such as the Lyrid meteor shower from the Earth; and being able to observe a Planet Parade high above Earth (which will occur two hours before sunrise). The highlight will be on April 4, when Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) will make its close approach to our sun and may shine bright enough in the morning sky. All in all, if you are tracking the Pink Moon or catching the 2,700-year-old Lyrid meteor showers, April has at least 8 different ways to watch the universe in action.
