Mercury, Venus, and Saturn put on an early-evening display in the west, while Jupiter dominates the rest of the night.

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As the moon wanes toward its new phase on February 17, the month's prime astrophotography window opens. These nights are ...

Another six planet parade becomes visible this month. Don't miss out!

From a rare lunar occultation of Regulus and a six-planet parade to an annular solar eclipse, there will be plenty going on in the night sky in February 2026.

Find out what's up in your night sky during February 2026 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

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Explore the visibility of Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn in February 2026. Discover observation dates, locations and details based on Space.com and NASA data.

The month is packed with skywatching highlights—including six visible planets, an annular solar eclipse, and the Milky Way’s bright core returning to view in the Northern Hemisphere. A composite image ...

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