Mars and Jupiter take center stage this month. Mars is visible high overhead after dark, shining bright and red as it moves steadily eastward throughout April. Meanwhile, Jupiter remains an early ...

Catch two transits of Io, spot sparkling star clusters, and view Mars at aphelion while the April Full Moon lights the sky this week.

If you’re looking for a magical reason to set your alarm for the wee hours of the morning, the Eta Aquarids meteor shower is it.

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the ...