Sky Serpents and Space Legends

Star Trails: From Backyard Astronomy to Cosmic Wonder · Apr 6, 2025 · 11m · transcript

This week we journey through a sky filled with symbolism, science, and stories. April’s Full “Pink Moon” makes its appearance — this time as a micromoon, smaller and subtler than a supermoon, yet just as rich in seasonal lore. In the early morning hours, Venus, Saturn, and Mercury gather in a rare planetary trio low on the eastern horizon.As night falls, the great celestial serpent Hydra winds its way across the southern sky. We’ll discuss how to spot this sprawling constellation and explore its mythological roots, from the labors of Hercules to the lonely glow of Alphard, its brightest…