Taipei Astronomical Museum lists celestial highlights for April
April skies feature meteor shower and rare three-planet alignment
Apr. 7, 2026 17:05
April skies feature meteor shower and rare three-planet alignment
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April skies feature meteor shower and rare three-planet alignment
April skies feature meteor shower and rare three-planet alignment
September's lunar eclipse to be top astronomical sight this year
September's lunar eclipse to be top astronomical sight this year
Brightest comet of the year and supermoon to grace the skies
Brightest comet of the year and supermoon to grace the skies
Asteroid nearly the size of Taipei 101 will pass Earth at end of week
Asteroid nearly the size of Taipei 101 will pass Earth at end of week
Sun moves directly over equator, daytime becomes shorter by 13 minutes
Sun moves directly over equator, daytime becomes shorter by 13 minutes
Thursday afternoon eclipse last over Taiwan until 2030
Thursday afternoon eclipse last over Taiwan until 2030
Lines formed before opening at Taipei Zoo, Taipei Astronomical Museum full by mid-morning
Lines formed before opening at Taipei Zoo, Taipei Astronomical Museum full by mid-morning
Perseid meteor shower will be visible throughout Taiwan, peaking between 9 pm and 4 am
Perseid meteor shower will be visible throughout Taiwan, peaking between 9 pm and 4 am
Supermoons can appear up to 7% larger, 15% brighter than regular full moons
Supermoons can appear up to 7% larger, 15% brighter than regular full moons
Around 100 meteors per hour expected during annual spectacle
Around 100 meteors per hour expected during annual spectacle