At this time of year planets like Venus, Saturn and Jupiter are taking turn dominating on the April sky. But the celestial zoo with bears, lions, and even a dragon sprawling across the northern sky, is definitely coming back.
You'll easily and unmistakably find Venus above the northwestern horizon at dusk. Take out your
astronomical binoculars, and you'll get the most beautiful sight as it passes south.
You can also take you time to admire the beautiful rings of Saturn. But after that you'll be able to enjoy several nebula along the line between the star Regulus at the bottom of the Sickle, and the triangle of stars that form the Lion's tail.
If you're an early star gazer then on April 28th you'll be fascinated to see Mars and Uranus very close together with your
binoculars on the clear eastern horizon.
Good luck to all of you and clear skies!