April 2042 Sky Events

Observer Location:Beijing (39.904°, 116.407°)

Monthly Sky Events Overview

27 sky events total, including 4 moon phases and 3 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 2042 mid-month observing conditions

Mercury

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -0.9
Constellation: Taurus
Angular diameter: 6.1"
Status: near greatest western elongation

Observation tip: Very bright, easily visible to the naked eye; Mercury stays close to the Sun; best seen at dusk or dawn

Right ascension: 02h34m22s
Declination: +16°55'23"

Venus

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -3.9
Constellation: Taurus
Angular diameter: 11.2"
Status: near greatest western elongation

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: 03h10m20s
Declination: +18°00'49"

Mars

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: 0.3
Constellation: Leo
Angular diameter: 8.8"
Status: near western quadrature

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

Right ascension: 09h01m24s
Declination: +19°36'44"

Jupiter

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -2.4
Constellation: Scorpius
Angular diameter: 43.4"
Status: near eastern 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: 15h55m57s
Declination: -19°14'26"

Saturn

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: 0.3
Constellation: Scorpius
Angular diameter: 18.9"
Status: near eastern quadrature

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

Right ascension: 14h10m26s
Declination: -10°15'06"

Uranus

Fair
Apparent magnitude: 5.5
Constellation: Leo
Angular diameter: 3.9"
Status: near western quadrature

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

Right ascension: 08h44m53s
Declination: +18°44'34"

Neptune

Fair
Apparent magnitude: 7.8
Constellation: Taurus
Angular diameter: 2.2"
Status: near western quadrature

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

Right ascension: 02h22m04s
Declination: +12°20'01"

Moon

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -12.7
Constellation: Aquarius
Angular diameter: 12517.9"
Status: Moon illumination 33.4%

Observation tip: Moon illumination 33.4%; good for observing lunar surface detail

Right ascension: 21h15m20s
Declination: -21°12'29"