April 22 is the date of Earth Day in part because of Arbor Day, an earlier observance. The focus of Earth Day 2019 is protection of Earth species. Read more.
Tuesday is the expected peak morning. There will be a bright waning gibbous moon in the sky. Want to make the most of this year's moonlit Lyrid meteor shower? Here's how.
If you're one of those intrepid meteor-watchers planning to watch the Lyrids under the bright moon, notice Jupiter! It's bright and will easily show up in the moon's glare. Later this week, the moon will sweep past Saturn. Click in for more.
