With Venus as tour guide, skywatchers can spot a bright star cluster in Gemini. Although the recent aurora failed to show, another blast is on the way for May 10-11.
Astronomers have long suspected stars eat planets when they swell up into giants. Now we have proof. Also, see the full moon and a meteor shower this week.
We have several nice viewing opportunities this week: a paper-thin crescent moon April 20 and Lyrid meteor April 22-23. Plus, you can watch a live total solar eclipse.
