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

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 ...

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

Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, currently shines as a brilliant silvery "star" in Gemini the Twins, low in the east-northeast sky as dusk slowly fades. It forms an eye-catching ...

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

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.

At around 10:00 p.m. local time on Sunday (Nov. 9), if you look low toward the east-northeast sky, you will see a waning gibbous moon, 72 percent illuminated, and shining prominently below it will be ...

Astronomy enthusiasts and even the general public can enjoy watching Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, as it comes unusually close to Earth this week, presenting one of the brightest ...

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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.