microplastics-soren-funk-unsplash
The Problem with Plastic: Microplastics are Everywhere, Including in Your Fashion
manduka-hero
How Manduka Is Making Sustainable Strides in the Yoga Industry
does-coconut-milk-go-bad
Does Coconut Milk Go Bad? Here's What a Registered Dietitian Says
january-sustainability-news
Sustainable News Roundup: January Edition
homemade-playdough
The Best Homemade Playdough Recipe for Kids—And How to Naturally Dye It
landfill-makeovers
11 Landfills That Have Undergone Stunning Makeovers
Star Brightly: 3 Celestial Events to Observe This April
april-2023-celestial-events

The height of spring can make the entire planet feel like a party. As the days get brighter and the light lingers longer, sprouts and blooms adorn the earth, and bright stars freckle the sky.

In spite of its characteristic showers, April 2023 provides plenty of time to stare up at the stars, with a solar eclipse and two meteor showers lending to the celebratory vibe.

Observing the stars is akin to stopping and smelling the flowers—an accessible and sustainable means of honoring the Earth, space, and our human reality. So why not celebrate Earth Month by looking up? Taking in the heavens may even inspire you to shift your habits down here.

3 April Celestial Events to Watch in 2023

april 2023 celestial events

April 20: Hybrid Solar Eclipse

Quick disclaimer: those in the U.S. won’t actually be able to see this eclipse, which occurs in conjunction with the new moon. Rather, the rare hybrid eclipse will be visible from western Australia, eastern Timor-Leste, and Indonesia.

Some say eclipses come with potent energy, though, so don’t be surprised if you feel the event’s effects.

April 23: Lyrid Meteor Shower

This annual shower—which finds its radiance point in the Hercules constellation—hits its peak on April 23, sending nearly 20 meteors per hour streaking across the sky.

April 24: Puppid Meteor Shower

One good star show deserves another. Follow your viewing of Lyrid’d shooting stars with more at Puppid’s peak—and don’t forget to make a wish!

cropped-site-icon-white-png.png

Written By:

Related Posts

january-sustainability-news
Sustainable News Roundup: January Edition
From Kroger's initiative that prioritizes pollinators in the supply chain to the world's largest cruise ship setting sail, here are...
landfill-makeovers
11 Landfills That Have Undergone Stunning Makeovers
Landfills are an environmental blight and an eyesore. The good news? Some of these trash heaps have been transformed into...
how-to-get-rid-of-gnats-06
Bugs Bugging You? Here's How to Get Rid of Gnats Sustainably
Gnats may be small, but they can be a huge nuisance. Here's what you need to know about how to...