Early morning risers who head out to work and school before sunrise are likely beginning to notice an extremely bright star-like object appearing low in the eastern sky just before the sun itself.

Without question, the month of April belongs to Venus. This dazzling planet, which dominated the evening sky from last fall on through the winter, has now taken up residence in the morning sky.

Venus in the dawn sky as a 'morning star' in September 2023 as seen from Strathmore, Alberta, Canada. | Credit: Alan Dyer/Stocktrek Images/Getty Images Early morning risers who head out to work ...

It too will reappear in the morning sky with Venus, though it will take ... but you’ll need a clear horizon free of trees or tall buildings to spot it. The planet blazes brightly at magnitude ...