The moon greets Jupiter two days ahead of its full moon phase on Feb. 1.

Sky This Week is brought to you in part by Celestron. Friday, February 6The bright star Sirius dominates the southern sky ...

This weekend brings a prime opportunity to see the biggest planet in the solar system shining at its brightest all year. After dominating the night sky for more than a month, Jupiter will reach ...

From dazzling Jupiter high in the evening sky to elusive Mercury low at sunset, February 2026 offers one of the year's best planetary lineups.

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Jupiter will be the brightest planet in the sky during the month of August — and beginning Friday, it will be lined up with Saturn and the moon. For three days, the trio will be lined up side-by-side ...

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Look west just after sunset from this weekend for a chance to see some of six planets, though the best views will be had later this month.

The February 2026 Full Moon peaks on February 2, pairs with bright Jupiter and carries centuries of cultural meaning across the world.

LOS ANGELES - In January, sky-gazers had the rare opportunity to view a planetary trio — an astronomical event where Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury were in triple conjunction. Now, sky-watchers have a ...