In April, there are several happenings in the night sky that should delight skywatchers.

Jupiter will be visible all night long this month. On April 7, Jupiter will be at opposition, at which point it shines the brightest and appears the largest. Through binoculars, its four moons should also be visible.

Through a telescope Jupiter’s cloud belts and zones are easily visible, and the Great Red Spot can be seen beginning its crossing of the planet’s disk every 10 hours.

Look for the summer triangle this month, which is made up of the bright stars Deneb, Vega and Altair.

The second major meteor shower of the year, the Lyrids, will radiate through the summer triangle and will peak in the morning hours of April 22. It’s expected to offer 18 meteors an hour, with excellent moonless viewing conditions.