Here’s our roundup of all the astronomical events happening i April 2019. April 5 - New MoonApril’s astronomical events will kick off of April 5, when a New Moon will take to the sky. In Native American tribes, this moon was called the Full Pink Moon because it marked the appearance of a type of moss, called ‘pink moss.’It’s also known as the Egg Moon, Sprouting Grass Moon, Growing Moon or Full Fish Moon. April 22 and 23 - Lyrids Meteor ShowerThe most dramatic astronomical event in April is the Lyrids Meteor Shower. (Image: Anadolu)At its peak, the Lyrids Meteor Shower usually produces around 20 meteors/hour, so there’s a pretty good chance you’ll see one!

Source: Daily Mirror March 31, 2019 12:56 UTC