Comets, shooting stars and planets: what the April sky has to offer. As of: April 1, 2024, 7:01 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. April is a dry month for planetary visibility. After the end of the month, Mercury can still be seen in the evening sky in the west. The red planet Mars will only be visible again in August.