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The month of April includes a series of exciting astronomical events, which will be visible to the naked eye, and which can be tracked without the need for expensive equipment, according to "Russia Today".
– 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 an optimal view of the new moon, the sky is visible at 8:51 GMT.
– 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"
This is the most spectacular astronomical event of April, when the meteors are formed by the dust particles of comet C / 1861 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.
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