A “blood moon” total lunar eclipse, seen here in 2019, will be visible from the western half of … [+]
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Spring is here, and with it comes a warmer climate for most stargazers in the northern hemisphere. Will you go stargazing more? You should since there are several must-see events coming up in April, May and June 2021 from a spate of supermoons and two eclipses—one solar and one lunar—that all promise to be spectacular sights.
The highlights are one-off events, but don’t forget to look for, and learn, spring’s key constellations—Leo, Ursa Major, Coma Berenices, Boötes and Ursa Minor—if you want to gain an understanding of the seasonal rhythms of the night sky.
Here’s what happening in the night sky in April, May and June 2021:
A shooting star from Spain.
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1. Lyrid ‘shooting stars’
When: Just before sunrise on…