Three Reasons to Look Up at the Night Sky in April 2026

April 2026 offers a rare treat for stargazers: Mercury will shine brighter than usual, a bright comet will be visible, and the Lyrid meteor shower will peak. The shower—a burst of falling stars caused by Earth passing through cosmic dust—will show roughly 10–20 streaks per hour on April 21–22, best seen from the Northern Hemisphere under dark skies. You need only your eyes and a clear night. Both casual observers and photography enthusiasts will find something worth watching.