Tour April's Sky! | March 31st, 2011

By: J. Kelly Beatty March 31, 2011 0

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Northern winter is finally over, so don't just sit there — head outside and do some stargazing.

Low in the west, Jupiter has disappeared from view and the celestial tableau of Orion, Taurus, and company will soon be gone for the season as well.

But turn around to the east, and you'll be greeted by the steady light of Saturn, which will grace our evening skies for several months. All around and above Saturn are the constellations of spring, led by Leo, the Lion.

Get the lowdown on these sky sights and on how to spot bright seasonal stars and constellations by downloading April's audio sky tour. It's a 4-megabyte MP3 file that's 7½ minutes long.

About J. Kelly Beatty

J. Kelly Beatty, S&T Senior Editor, joined the staff of Sky Publishing in 1974 and specializes in planetary science and space exploration. Learn more about him here.