Apr122029 · UTC
Jupiter at Opposition
Jupiter lies opposite the Sun, rises near sunset, and is favorably placed for observing.
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April 2029.
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6 events this month
Grouped by peak date in UTCThursday, April 12 UTC
Friday, April 13 UTC
Apr132029 · UTC
Mercury–Saturn Conjunction
Mercury and Saturn pass about 4.0° apart.
Apr132029 · UTC
New Moon
Dark moonless skies make this a useful night for stargazing.
Saturday, April 21 UTC
Apr212029 · UTC
Mercury at Greatest Eastern Elongation
Mercury reaches its widest apparent separation from the Sun and is best placed in the evening sky.
Tuesday, April 24 UTC
Apr242029 · UTC
Venus–Saturn Conjunction
Venus and Saturn pass about 1.6° apart but lie close to the Sun in our sky.
Saturday, April 28 UTC
Apr282029 · UTC
Supermoon — Pink Moon
The Pink Moon occurs near perigee and appears somewhat larger and brighter than an average full moon.
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