mama...is there anything happening in the sky~

~is there any thing happening in the sky~

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 “I would rather be ashes than dust!
I would rather that my spark
should burn out in a brilliant blaze
than it should be stifled by dry-rot.
 I would rather be a superb meteor,
every atom of me in magnificent glow,
than a sleepy and permanent planet.
 The function of man is to live,
not to exist.
I shall not waste my days
trying to prolong them.
I shall use my time.”
Jack London

April 1 ~ 30~ Global Astronomy Month.
The month of april this year
has been designated Global Astronomy Month.
 This global outreach event hopes to generate
interest in astronomy for people all over the world.
Check their Web site for details.

April 14~ New Moon

April 21, 22~ Lyrids Meteor Shower.
The Lyrids are an average shower,
usually producing
about 20 meteors per hour at their peak.
These meteors can produce bright dust trails
 that last for several seconds.
This year's shower should peak
 on the night of April 21
and
the morning of the 22nd,
although some meteors
 can be visible from April 16 - 25.
 The quarter moon will set early in the evening,
 leaving a dark sky for the
best possible viewing in dark locations.
Look for meteors radiating
from the constellation of Lyra after midnight.

April 24~ Astronomy Day Part 1.
 Astronomy day is a grass roots movement
to share the joys of astronomy
with the general public.
Two days this year have been designated as
 Astronomy Day.
On these days astronomy and stargazing clubs
and
other organizations around the world will plan special events.
You can find out more about
 April's events by checking the Web site
for AstronomyDay.org
and
 the Astronomical League.

April 28~ Full Moon
http://www.seasky.org/astronomy/astronomy_calendar_2010.html