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April 8Total Solar EclipseApril 21Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks Reaches PerihelionApril 21 through 23Lyrids Meteor Shower Predicted PeakApril 23Full Pink Moon Millions across Canada, the United States, and Mexico are getting ready for this month’s big total solar eclipse. However, this exciting celestial event is not the only thing to get pumped about this Global Astronomy Month. April will bring in another possible chance to see the “Devil Comet” and a meteor shower.
April 21- Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks Reaches Perihelion The “Devil Comet” put on a show in the Northern Hemisphere in March, and could even photobomb this month’s eclipse. On April 21, it will reach its closest point to the sun. During this time, it may be visible to the naked eye if the sky is dark enough. As it moves from the constellation Aries to Taurus, it will also become visible from the Southern Hemisphere. For the best spots to try to catch a glimpse of Pons-Brooks, consult StarWalk.
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