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Digital Camera World
Jamie Carter

Astrophotography in April 2025: what to shoot in the night sky this month

Lyrid Meteor and Milky Way over a Mars-like Landscape. Night sky in the Anza-Borrego Desert in California.

April brings some spectacular targets for astrophotographers, chief among them a string of galaxies that pop into view. It’s also a great month to watch the moon pass over the Pleiades — a favorite of all astrophotographers — see the red planet Mars pass some colorful stars and experience the first meteor shower of the new season. 

Here’s everything you need to know about astrophotography in April 2025:

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