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Late April brings the Lyrid meteor shower, which starts on the 14th and will peak April 22. The best time to observe is after midnight.

WASHINGTON — April's skywatching events are in full this month as stargazers will be able to see a pink moon, a meteor shower and a cosmic "smiley face" in the night sky. The celestial lineup comes just weeks after a lunar eclipse tinted the moon a crimson red and offers a look at one of the oldest-known meteor showers.