Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks reaches perihelion, its closest approach to the Sun this week, and should be at its brightest. Find out how you can see them for yourself as well as our usual stargazing highlights in this week’s podcast guide, Star Diary, 15 to 21 April 2024.
Transcript: www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-15-apr-2024
Comet Pons-Brooks: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/comet-12p-pons-brooks
How to see the Lunar X and Lunar V: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/skills/lunar-x-v
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