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This Month in the Night Sky – April 2026

Buckle up, star travelers this month is an exciting one, with major astrological events ahead. Check out some of our highlights coming up this month below:

APR 1 – 11: ARTEMIS II MISSION

Artemis II was a crewed lunar flyby mission on April 1–11, 2026. It was the first crewed flight of the NASA-led Artemis program and the first crewed flight beyond low Earth orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972. – Feel old?

Apr 2: PINK MOON

April’s Full Moon is traditionally known as the Pink Full Moon. In 2026, it falls at 02:11 UTC on April 2. – No, it’s NOT actually pink. It’s just the terminology!

Apr 13/14 & Apr 20/21: EARTHSHINE MORNINGS & NIGHTS

The Waxing and Waning Crescent Moon phases in April and May are the best time to see Earthshine, where the unlit part of the Moon becomes visible. It is also known as the Da Vinci glow.

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