Adler Skywatch: April 2026
Karen Donnelly
Adler Skywatch: April 2026
Header image: Adler Planetarium infographic of April’s full Moon on April 1, 2026—nicknamed Pink Moon.
The smallest planet in the solar system gets to show off for a short time this month, April 2026.
What Planets Are Visible In April 2026?
How To See Mercury In The Night Sky
The usually hard-to-spot planet Mercury rises shortly before sunrise this month, a little south of due east. It starts the month at 0.4 magnitude and it gets a little brighter each day, reaching..