The moon will be only 61% illuminated and not quite so dazzling, making this upcoming occultation easy to see and enjoy.

Exciting February sky events include Venus at its brightest and closest to Earth, the moon occulting the Pleiades, and a ...

Here’s everything you need to know about astrophotography in February 2025: If you've been outside just after sunset in the last month, you'll know Venus dominates the post-sunset night sky. Tonight ...

Towards the end of the month, Mercury appears in the evening sky, and climbs up past Saturn. In the dusk glow, you may be ...

The Pleiades are occulted monthly in a series ... for the occasional bright streak while observing the wonders of the night sky. As we approach the vernal equinox, the zodiacal light makes an ...

Venus is higher in the sky, standing near the Circlet of Pisces ... as the Moon occults the Pleiades (M45) star cluster overnight. Observers in the western U.S. will get to see the entire event ...

Skywatchers on Thursday evening, Feb. 6, will notice an eye-catching pairing-off between two of the brightest objects in the ...

A Month of Bright Planets Venus blazes at its brightest for the year after sunset, then Mars and Jupiter to rule the night ...

I have an absolute passion for the winter constellations that are now putting on their wonderful winter show in the southeastern sky. If you’ve been nice enough to be a longtime reader of my Skywatch ...

Want to see the moon or star clusters like the Pleiades in the night sky? The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of celestial objects.