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Night sky highlights for February 2026

Check out the night sky this month, February 2026.  Here are videos and links to websites highlighting the top sights to observe.

** What’s Up: February 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA | NASA JPL

What are some skywatching highlights in February 2026?

Jupiter is at its biggest and brightest all year, the Moon and Saturn pair up, and the Beehive Cluster buzzes into view.

0:00 Intro
0:14 Artemis II launch window opens
0:45 Orion the Hunter
1:23 A planetary parade
2:05 February Moon phases

Additional information about topics covered in this episode of What’s Up, along with still images from the video, and the video transcript, are available at https://science.nasa.gov/skywatching/….

Phases of the Moon for Feb.2026. Credits: NASA/JPL

** What to see in the night sky: February 2026 | BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal the best stargazing and astronomy targets to see in the night sky this month. Find out which planets, constellations and deep-sky objects are worth seeking out in February 2026.

** Sky & Telescope’s Sky Tour Podcast – February 2026 | Sky & Telescope Youtube

In this month’s episode, go on a guided tour of the stars and planets that you’ll see overhead during February. First we’ll keep tabs on the Moon; say good-bye to Saturn; trace out the Winter Milky Way; and explore some lesser-known constellations near Orion.

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** The Night Sky | February 2026 | A Planetary Parade | Full Snow Moon | Comet E1 Wierzchos | Late Night Astronomy

A planetary parade puts on a show right after sunset and Jupiter continues to dominate the night sky. Let’s take a look at what you can go out to see for February of 2026.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Planetary Parade
1:46 The Moon & Mercury
3:09 Ouranos Ad
4:13 The Planets
6:15 Comet E1 Wierzchos
6:46 Constellation Taurus

** What’s in the Sky this Month | February 2026 | High Point Scientific on Youtube

In this episode of What’s in the Sky this Month, Teagan reviews some of the beautiful celestial objects you can see in February!

Read the full February 2026 Newsletter: https://www.highpointscientific.com/a…

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Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
00:39 – Nearest Neighbors
02:18 – Grazing Occultation of the Pleiades by the Moon
02:56 – Messier 44
03:38 – Algieba
04:34 – Messier 48
05:31 – Messier 81 & Messier 82
06:32 – Conclusion

** Night Sky Notebook February 2026 | Peter Detterline

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Night sky highlights for January 2026

Check out the night sky this month, January 2026. Here are videos and links to websites highlighting the top sights to observe.

** What’s Up: January 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA | NASA JPL

What are some skywatching highlights in January 2026?

Jupiter is at its biggest and brightest all year, the Moon and Saturn pair up, and the Beehive Cluster buzzes into view.

0:00 Intro
0:11 Jupiter at opposition
0:50 Moon and Saturn conjunction
1:11 The beehive cluster
2:00 January Moon phases

Additional information about topics covered in this episode of What’s Up, along with still images from the video, and the video transcript, are available at https://science.nasa.gov/skywatching/whats-up/.

Phases of the Moon for January 2026. Credits: NASA JPL

** What to see in the night sky: January 2026 | BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal the best things to see in the night sky to kick off a new year of stargazing. Happy 2026 everyone!

** Sky & Telescope’s Sky Tour Podcast — January 2026 | Sky & Telescope Youtube

In this month’s episode, start with one of the year’s best meteor showers, then spend some time with Jupiter, and check out a mythical queen and hunter who have ego problems. So bundle up, grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.

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** The Night Sky | January 2026 | Jupiter Close to Earth | Quadrantid Meteor Shower | Late Night Astronomy

The Quadrantid Meteor shower peaks and the king of the planets makes it’s closest pass to Earth. Let’s take a look at what you can go out to see in the night sky for January of 2026!

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Timestamps:
0:00 Quadrantid Meteor Shower
1:05 Jupiter Opposition
2:27 The Moon
3:05 The Planets
3:52 Comet 24P/Schaumasse
4:26 Comet C/2024 E1 Wierzchos
4:48 Deep Sky Challenge

** What’s in the Sky this Month | September 2026 | High Point Scientific on Youtube

In this episode of What’s in the Sky this Month, Teagan reviews some of the beautiful celestial objects you can see in January!

Read the full January 2026 Newsletter: https://www.highpointscientific.com/a…

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Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
00:36 – Nearest Neighbors
02:01 – Jupiter at Opposition
03:10 – The Quadrantid Meteor Shower
03:41 – Messier 41
04:43 – Castor
05:24 – The Rosette Nebula
06:29 – Conclusion

** Night Sky Notebook January 2026 | Peter Detterline

Find out what’s happening in the sky for January 2026.

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Night sky highlights for December 2025

Check out the night sky this month, December 2025. Here are videos and links to websites highlighting the top sights to observe.

** What’s Up: December 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA | NASA JPL

What are some skywatching highlights in December 2025?

The 3I/ATLAS comet makes its closest approach to Earth, the Geminid meteor shower sparkles across the sky, and the Moon and Jupiter get close for a conjunction.

0:00 Intro
0:13 3I/ATLAS
1:24 Geminid meteor shower
1:57 Moon + Jupiter conjunction
2:31 December Moon phases

Additional information about topics covered in this episode of What’s Up, along with still images from the video, and the video transcript, are available at https://science.nasa.gov/skywatching/whats-up/.

Moon phases for December 2025. Credits: NASA JPL

** What’s in the night sky this Christmas? Stargazing, December 2025 | BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal the best things to see in the night sky this month.

** Sky & Telescope’s Sky Tour Podcast – December 2025 | Sky & Telescope Youtube

During December you can watch for some impressive shooting stars and spend some time with the “Demon Star,” which can’t decide how bright it wants to be. Bundle up, grab your curiosity, and head outdoors for this month’s fun and informative Sky Tour podcast!

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** The Night Sky | December 2025 | Geminid Meteor Shower | Comet 24P/Schaumasse | Late Night Astronomy

The Geminid Meteor Shower peaks and we take a look at some comets moving through our solar system.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Geminids Meteor Shower
1:10 Ursids Meteor Shower
1:27 The Moon
2:03 The Planets
3:54 Comet 210P/Christensen
4:20 Comet 24P/Schaumasse
4:44 The Orion Nebula

** What’s in the Sky this Month | December 2025 | High Point Scientific on Youtube

In this episode of What’s in the Sky this Month, Teagan reviews some of the beautiful celestial objects you can see in December!

Read the full December 2025 Newsletter: https://www.highpointscientific.com/a…

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Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
00:36 – Nearest Neighbors
01:52 – Geminid Meteor Shower
03:03 – Orion Nebula
04:04 – The Hyades
04:32 – The Pleiades
05:40 – Messier 35
06:15 – Conclusion

** Night Sky Notebook December 2025 | Peter Detterline

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Night sky highlights for November 2025

Check out the night sky this month, November 2025. Here are videos and links to websites highlighting astronomical sights to see.

[ Update Nov.6.2025:

** What’s in the night sky, November 2025 | BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Astronomers Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal the best things to see in the night sky this month.

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** Sky & Telescope’s Sky Tour Podcast – November 2025 | Sky & Telescope Youtube

In this month’s Sky Tour astronomy podcast, we’ll watch two sets of shooting stars, spot some bright planets, point out a few late-autumn constellations, and put a spotlight on five fascinating stars.

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** The Night Sky | November 2025 | The Northern Lights | Aurora Borealis | Late Night Astronomy

The Night Sky | November 2025 | Comet Lemmon | Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS | Leonids Meteor Shower

** What’s in the Sky this Month | November 2025 | High Point Scientific on Youtube

In this episode of What’s in the Sky this Month, Teagan reviews some of the beautiful celestial objects you can see in November!

Read the full November 2025 Newsletter: https://www.highpointscientific.com/a…

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Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
00:35 – The Double Cluster
01:31 – Messier 33
02:28 – Nearest Neighbors
03:57 – Saturn’s Rings Disappear
04:44 – Uranus & Messier 45
05:22 – Leonid Meteor Shower
05:59 – Conclusion

** Night Sky Notebook November 2025 | Peter Detterline

What is happening in the sky for the month of November 2025.

** November 2025 Sky Events: Biggest Supermoon, Meteor Showers & Planetary Wonders | Cosmic Explorer

Get ready to explore the night sky in November 2025! From the biggest Supermoon of the year on November 5 to the Southern and Northern Taurid meteor showers, the Leonids, and close encounters of the Moon with Saturn, Jupiter, and Neptune, this month is packed with celestial wonders.

Whether you’re a stargazer or astronomy enthusiast, don’t miss these amazing November sky events!
Watch the skies, grab your binoculars or telescope, and enjoy the cosmic show!

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Night sky highlights for October 2025

Check out the night sky this month, October 2025. Here are videos and links to websites highlighting the top sights to observe.

** What’s Up: October 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA | NASA JPL

What are some skywatching highlights in October 2025?

A supermoon takes over the sky, the Draconid meteor shower peeks through, and the Orionid meteor shower shines bright.

0:00 Intro
0:13 Supermoon
0:51 International Observe the Moon Night
1:14 Draconid meteor shower
1:53 Orionid meteor shower
3:00 October Moon phases

Additional information about topics covered in this episode of What’s Up, along with still images from the video, and the video transcript, are available at https://science.nasa.gov/skywatching/whats-up/.

“Illustrated infographic showing the difference (as seen from Earth) between perigee, when a supermoon appears, and apogee, when a micromoon appears.” Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech

** Harvest Moon rises, Jupiter and Saturn at their best. What’s in the night sky, October 2025 | BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Find out how to see the biggest planets in the Solar System while they’re big and bright, and find out what makes the Harvest Moon so special.

** Sky & Telescope’s Sky Tour Podcast – October 2025 | Sky & Telescope Youtube

Pegasus is a large, distinctive constellation that’s easy to spot. During October, you can use it — along with Saturn — to find some amazing celestial sights in their vicinity. Get all the details and lots more stargazing info by downloading this month’s Sky Tour podcast!

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** The Night Sky | October 2025 | Comet A6 LEMMON, R2 SWAN, 3I ATLAS, K1 ATLAS | Orionids Meteor Shower | Late Night Astronomy

It’s the month of the comets as we track four of them traveling through our solar system! Let’s take a look at what you can go out to see in the Night Sky for October of 2025!

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Timestamps:
0:00 Comet A6 LEMMON
1:31 Comet R2 SWAN
2:47 Comet K1 ATLAS
3:14 Comet 3I ATLAS
4:16 Orionids Meteor Shower
5:52 The Moon
6:55 The Planets
8:09 Andromeda Galaxy

** What’s in the Sky this Month | October 2025 | High Point Scientific on Youtube

In this episode of What’s in the Sky this Month, Teagan reviews some of the beautiful celestial objects you can see in October!

Read the full October 2025 Newsletter: https://www.highpointscientific.com/a…

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Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
00:32 – Harvest Moon
01:08 – Nearest Neighbors
02:10 – Uranus & the Pleiades
02:42 – The Owl Cluster
03:10 – Mesarthim
03:50 – Orionid Meteor Shower
04:32 – Conclusion

** Night Sky Notebook October 2025 | Peter Detterline

This is what is happening in the sky for October 2025.

** See also:

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