Comets, shooting stars and planets: what the April sky has to offer. As of: March 31, 2024, 10:28 a.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 when it comes to planetary visibility, some planets have been visible in the night sky in recent months. After Mercury, Venus also disappeared from the sky and will only be visible as an evening star in August.