The planets offer exciting views in April for both night owls and early risers. Plus, the Lyrid meteor shower peaks in April's third week.

The moon dims, the meteors fly, and the planets dance—these are the most exciting celestial events happening this month.

On April evenings, look to the west to spot the bright winter constellations of Orion, Gemini, Taurus, Auriga, Canis Major and Canis Minor. They’ll be gone soon, so check them out while you can.

Venus remains rather low at dawn but slowly gains altitude as the month rolls along. Look for it in the east 45-60 minutes ...

If you’re an early riser, however, you’ll be able to spot the love planet shortly before sunrise, close to the horizon in the eastern sky. If you’re hoping to experience Venus’ dual ...

Sauk Prairie will get a glimpse of one of the two eclipses that will occur over the next thirty days. The total solar eclipse ...