The annual Lyrid meteor shower should put on a great show this year. Enjoy it with a dash of the "dark side" of Saturn's rings. The post See the Lyrid Meteor Shower the Night of April 21–22 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

The bright Moon pairs with Spica on Saturday the 12th. Three nights later, the waning Moon in the small hours occults one of the head stars of Scorpius. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 11 – 20 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

A new comet discovered in spacecraft images is bright enough to make you get out of bed before dawn. The post New Comet SWAN Now Visible in Small Scopes appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

The first-quarter Moon joins the Mars-Pollux-Castor trio, which are on their way to lining up straight. When the Moon turns full, it will meet Spica. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 4 – 12 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

A new nova for early risers plus three fun observing projects for the week ahead. The post New Nova in the "Teapot," Algol Blinks, and Uranus Occults a Star appeared first on Sky & Telescope.