April 2022 starts off with a little togetherness: Venus, Mars and Saturn form a trio in the southeast before sunrise, with Saturn moving closer to Mars every day. Around April 5, Saturn will move past Mars. By mid-month, Jupiter joins the three planets, forming a line in the sky. Venus and Jupiter also head for a conjunction around April 30. While these planets will look like they’re very close, they’re actually far from each other. The Big Dipper is a wonderful reference for finding your way using the night sky, but it also holds a secret… What looks like a single star midway along the Dipper’s handle is actually two stars, Mizar and Alcor, bound together by gravity. In April, clear dark skies will make it easier to distinguish the two. Mizar and Alcor are a rare example of double stars that you can see without a telescope, so take a look outside to spot the pair! Watch this video for more skywatching tips from NASA. 🌃 Credit: NASA Producer: Preston Dyches #skywatcher #april #Big...