"Upcoming Solar Events: Venus Eclipse and Great North American Eclipse"

This week's celestial highlights include a waning crescent moon approaching the sun, with a chance to observe it near Venus and a trio of planets before it totally eclipses the sun on April 8. Stargazers can also look forward to dark, moonless skies for eclipse-chasing vacations and tips for observing the upcoming total solar eclipse, including the recommendation to visit dark sky parks and use binoculars for a close-up view of the sun's corona during totality.