Celestial Wonders in Leo
8 Apr 2026, 03:01 GMT
Topic: Night Sky Network
Source URL: https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/skywatching/night-sky-network/celestial-wonders-in-leo/
Leo is a prominent sight for stargazers in April. Its famous sickle, punctuated by the bright star Regulus, draws many a beginning stargazer’s eyes, inviting deeper looks into some of Leo’s celestial delights, including a great double star and a famous galactic trio. Leo’s distinctive forward sickle, or “reverse question mark,” is easy to spot