The first major planetary alignment of 2026 will take shape after sunset at the end of the month, when six planets line up ...

If you love planets, this is the month for you! At the start of February, Jupiter is the most brilliant planet on view, high ...

From Jupiter shining bright to elusive Mercury near the horizon, the much-talked-about planet parade may be subtler than expected.

From Jupiter shining bright to elusive Mercury near the horizon, the much-talked-about planet parade may be subtler than ...

Sunrise and sunset • Sun rises at 7:10 a.m. and sets at 5:21 p.m. on the 1st • Sun rises at 6:36 a.m. and sets at 5:52 p.m. on the 28th Moon’s phases • Full “Snow Moon” on the 1st • New moon on ...

From dazzling eclipses to rare planetary meet‑ups, the night sky is full of events worth looking up for. Hunt for the various ...

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.

NASA has released its monthly skywatching update on what to look out for over the coming weeks, and you can probably guess ...

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

The second full moon of 2026 — the snow moon — rose after sunset on Sunday, Feb. 1, lighting up the night sky across the ...

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

In the skies of Earth in February, six of the seven other planets—all except Mars—can be seen in the early evening, but not all at once. Look for the two innermost planets in ...