On April evenings, look to the west to spot the bright winter constellations of Orion, Gemini, Taurus, Auriga, Canis Major and Canis Minor. They’ll be gone soon, so check them out while you can.

The two planets should rise in the night sky between 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. for most folks and will be tucked in the Taurus ...

In the early part of the month, look to the west at nightfall for the constellation Auriga, the charioteer, a polygon of stars set off by brilliant Capella.