Jammu, April 24 -- The last ten days of April 2026 offer a visually rewarding experience for skywatchers in Jammu and Kashmir. While not all planets are prominently placed, two of the brightest-Venus and Jupiter-grace the evening sky with striking clarity. Combined with lunar phases and nearby stars, they create a series of beautiful celestial alignments between April 20 and April 30.

Venus: The Bright Evening Star

The most eye-catching object in the sky during this period is Venus. Visible shortly after sunset in the western sky, Venus shines with unmatched brightness, often appearing like a steady white beacon.

On April 20, a delicate crescent moon appears very close to Venus, making it one of the most picturesque sights of the month...