April 2026 will see notable astronomical events including the Pink Moon, Mercury, and the Lyrid meteor shower. The first planet in the solar system will be at its greatest elongation West, making it possible to see Mercury in the night sky a few days after the peak time of the week. Earthshine mornings will see a phenomenon known as Earthshine, which reflects sunlight from Earth's oceans onto the moon's surface, sometimes referred to as the "Da Vinci Glow" by Leonardo da Vinci. The Lyrids, one of the oldest recorded meteor showers, are named after the comet Thatcher and are usually found near the constellation Lyra. The end of the month will bring out the main event, the L.