The pink moon and the dramatic events of April

The month of April includes a series of exciting astronomical events, which will be visible to the naked eye, allowing them to be tracked without the need to resort to any equipment astronomical costly.

Here are all the astronomical events of April 2019:

– April 5th: The new moon

The month of April begins with the astronomical events, when the new moon appears in the sky and that it is on the same side of the earth as the sun, making it visible in the night sky.

For a better view of the new moon, the sky can be seen at 8:51.

– April 11: the visible planet of Mercury

Observers of astronomical events will be able to observe Mercury in the night sky, where the planet will reach its maximum "western stretch" in the morning, during which time it will reach its highest point above the horizon.

For the best chance of seeing the planet, look at the eastern sky before sunrise.

– April 19: The pink moon

The 19th of this month will be a special date for all astronomers and astronomers: that night, the moon will be on the other side of the Earth like the sun, which means that its face will be completely illuminated.

– 22 and 23 April: Monarchs "Lyrides"

It is the most spectacular astronomical event of April, when the meteors are formed by the dust particles of comet C1861 G1 Thatcher, a comet discovered for the first time in 1861.

Monarchs "Lyrids" produce, at their peak, about 20 meteorites per hour usually, so there is a good chance to see them.

Meteorites are emitted by the constellation Lyra, including the "Lyrids".

In order to better see this astronomical event, you need to move away from areas of light pollution and follow it from places like the countryside.