Northern Lights May Light Up the Weekend Sky
A G2 geomagnetic storm watch is in effect for April 17–19, with a high-speed solar wind stream increasing the chance of auroras beyond the usual polar regions.
A G2 geomagnetic storm watch is in effect for April 17–19, with a high-speed solar wind stream increasing the chance of auroras beyond the usual polar regions.
What’s up in the day and night sky in April 2026, including a ghostly lunar glow, Moon-planet meetups, and the Lyrid meteor shower.
Discover the phases of the Moon in April 2026. Also: find Venus and the Pleiades near the Crescent Moon, and what is the opposite of the Harvest Moon effect?
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.