Comets, shooting stars and planets: what the April sky has to offer. As of: April 3, 2024, 7:12 p.m By: Tanja Banner CommentsPressSplit The April sky is rich in fascinating phenomena: from a rare comet to shooting stars.

But the planets are becoming rare. Hardly seen in April – and any planets to be seen in the sky are also saying goodbye. After the month of April, the closest planet to the sun, Mercury, has disappeared again.