April 2036 Sky Events

Observer Location:Beijing (39.904°, 116.407°)

Monthly Sky Events Overview

19 sky events total, including 4 moon phases and 2 planetary events.

Daily Sky Events

All times are in local time (Asia/Shanghai)

Group Date Sunrise/Sunset Moonrise/Moonset Moon Phase Sky Events

Planetary outlook

April 2036 mid-month observing conditions

Mercury

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: 0.3
Constellation: Taurus
Angular diameter: 8.0"
Status: near superior conjunction

Observation tip: Visible to the naked eye; Mercury stays close to the Sun; best seen at dusk or dawn

Right ascension: 02h46m34s
Declination: +19°01'43"

Venus

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -4.7
Constellation: Gemini
Angular diameter: 32.7"
Status: near superior conjunction

Observation tip: Very bright, easily visible to the naked eye; Venus is the brightest planet and is best seen at dusk or dawn

Right ascension: 04h23m21s
Declination: +26°21'47"

Mars

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: 1.5
Constellation: Gemini
Angular diameter: 4.7"
Status: near western quadrature

Observation tip: Visible to the naked eye; Its reddish appearance is obvious; it is best observed near opposition

Right ascension: 05h13m08s
Declination: +24°17'37"

Jupiter

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -2.0
Constellation: Taurus
Angular diameter: 33.6"
Status: near western quadrature

Observation tip: Very bright, easily visible to the naked eye; Its moons are easy to spot and it is excellent for telescope observing

Right ascension: 03h28m47s
Declination: +18°09'08"

Saturn

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: 0.3
Constellation: Leo
Angular diameter: 18.8"
Status: near western quadrature

Observation tip: Visible to the naked eye; Saturn’s rings require a telescope to see clearly

Right ascension: 09h00m24s
Declination: +18°07'12"

Uranus

Fair
Apparent magnitude: 5.6
Constellation: Cancer
Angular diameter: 3.7"
Status: near western quadrature

Observation tip: Binoculars are recommended; Binoculars or a telescope are recommended

Right ascension: 06h49m21s
Declination: +23°19'55"

Neptune

Fair
Apparent magnitude: 7.8
Constellation: Aries
Angular diameter: 2.2"
Status: near eastern quadrature

Observation tip: A telescope is required; A telescope is required; Neptune appears blue-green

Right ascension: 01h32m35s
Declination: +07°55'14"

Moon

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -12.7
Constellation: Sagittarius
Angular diameter: 11755.4"
Status: Moon illumination 81.9%

Observation tip: Moon illumination 81.9%; good for observing lunar surface detail

Right ascension: 17h00m54s
Declination: -17°59'42"