Meteor showers are the result of comet debris that remains behind. When Earth passes through this dust, the particles incinerate.

With meteor showers and other celestial events lighting up the sky throughout April, astronomers predict an exciting month of skywatching in the northern hemisphere. Here's how and when to catch a glimpse of the cosmic spectacle!

Look for the dates for astronomical events such as a pink full moon, the Lyrid meteor shower, and the moon hanging out with Venus and Saturn.