The Night Sky for the Week of 4-27-25

This week's sky, from April 25 to May 4, offers captivating celestial events. Look for the dim Little Dipper extending from Polaris and the bright Big Dipper above while Venus shines low in the dawn, guiding towards faint Saturn and Mercury. Evening skies feature Pollux and Castor of Gemini, with Mars nearby. The waxing crescent Moon dances past Aldebaran, Jupiter, and Mars, skimming the Beehive cluster. Bright Arcturus and Vega mark the transition to summer skies. The Summer Triangle emerges with Vega, Deneb, and Altair. Planets like Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Mercury offer dazzling views throughout the week. https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-april-25-may-4/