Sky Serpents and Space Legends

This week we journey through a sky filled with symbolism, science, and stories. April’s Full “Pink Moon” makes its appearance — this time as a micromoon, smaller and subtler than a supermoon, yet just as rich in seasonal lore. In the early morning hours, Venus, Saturn, and Mercury gather in a rare planetary trio low on the eastern horizon.

As night falls, the great celestial serpent Hydra winds its way across the southern sky. We’ll discuss how to spot this sprawling constellation and explore its mythological roots, from the labors of Hercules to the lonely glow of Alphard, its brightest star.

Then, we turn our gaze to a different kind of trailblazer: Yuri Gagarin. On the anniversary of his historic 1961 flight, we remember the first human to orbit the Earth—and the legacy of wonder and possibility he left behind.

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