At long last, on April 30, Venus, our planet of attraction, attachment, and aesthetics, is trading the paint-splattered nightgown of Pisces for the flaming codpiece of Aries.

The morning of April 24 will give rise to a striking mini-planetary parade, as Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Neptune, and Earth's moon join together in the pre-dawn sky.

Key Takeaways: Venus blazes a bright magnitude –4.7 in the morning sky today. To its right, 1st-magnitude Saturn is also readily visible to the naked eye, while elusive Neptune lies between them.