April is here, and it’s a big month for stargazers. From meteor showers to rare planetary alignments, the night sky will be full of activity. Whether you’re an experienced astronomer or just curious ...

The unlit part of a crescent moon can sometimes feature a faint glow when viewed just before sunrise or after sunset—this is light reflected from Earth. The new moon on April 27 means dark skies ...

Sunrise: 6:47 A.M. Sunset: 7:23 P.M. Moonrise: 7:16 A.M. Moonset: 9:21 P.M. The crescent Moon stands 8° west of Uranus tonight, slowly setting in the west after the sky grows dark. By 9:30 P.M ...

A "smiley face" formed by the crescent moon, Venus, and Saturn will be visible on April 25. Several Mississippi state parks and national forests offer dark sky viewing opportunities. Stargazers in ...