Night sky in April 2027
What to see in the night sky in April 2027: Moon phases, the darkest nights for the Milky Way, planets, meteor showers and other events, with dates and times.
The Moon meets Jupiter, 15 April 2027
The Moon passes 0.9° from Jupiter — a pretty pair for the naked eye and the camera.
Lyrids meteor shower 2027
Peak night, up to 18 meteors an hour under a dark sky. A bright Moon (98%) washes out faint meteors; only the brightest will show.
Moon phases
- New Moon · 23:51 UTC
- Full Moon · Pink Moon · 22:27 UTC
Darkest nights
Around the new moon the sky is darkest — the best nights for the Milky Way, faint galaxies and astrophotography: 2 Apr – 10 Apr.