JOURNAL ARTICLE

Planetary Almanac.

  • Published In: Sky & Telescope, 2026, v. 151, n. 4. P. 54 1 of 2

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article provides an overview of planetary visibility and positions for April 2026, detailing the visibility of various planets from a northern latitude perspective. Mercury will be obscured by the Sun's glare throughout the month, while Venus will be visible at dusk. Mars will not be visible, and Jupiter will transit before sunset, setting in the predawn hours. Saturn will become visible low in the east at dawn starting on the 30th. The article includes specific astronomical data such as right ascension, declination, magnitude, and distance for each planet on selected dates. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sky & Telescope. 2026/04, Vol. 151, Issue 4, p54
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0037-6604
  • Accession Number:191830485
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