Check out the night sky this month, February 2024. Here are videos and articles highlighting the top sights to observe.
** What’s Up: February 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA – NASA JPL
What are some skywatching highlights in February 2024?
Venus begins its exit from the morning sky, as Mars makes its comeback. Plus, now through May is a good time to observe spiral galaxy M81.
0:00 Intro
0:13 Moon & planet highlights
1:45 Observing spiral galaxy M81
4:01 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/skywatch….
** Tonight’s Sky: February 2024 – Space Telescope Science Institute – Tonight’s Sky
In February, the Winter Triangle is your guide to the night sky: The northern hemisphere is treated to views of the stars Procyon, Sirius, and Betelgeuse. Keep watching for the awe-inspiring space-based views of the Orion Nebula, which is sculpted by the stellar winds of central bright stars.
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“Tonight’s Sky” is a monthly video of constellations you can observe in the night sky. The series is produced by the Space Telescope Science Institute, home of science operations for the Hubble Space Telescope, in partnership with NASA’s Universe of Learning. This is a recurring show, and you can find more episodes—and other astronomy videos—at https://hubblesite.org/resource-galle….
** What to see in the night sky: February 2024 – BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal what to see in the night sky tonight and throughout February, including the best comets, clair-obscure effects on the Moon, Orion, Gemini and star clusters.
00:00 Intro
00:13 Mercury, Venus and Mars
02:23 Jupiter and Saturn
03:41 Uranus and Neptune
06:22 Comets
11:25 Einstein Crater
13:34 Lunar X and V, Jewelled Handle
15:31 Orion
16:30 Castor and Pollux
17:50 M35
19:05 Ursa Major
20:15 Leo and the Sickle
22:00 Beehive Cluster
23:06 M67
25:08 Hydra
** Sky & Telescope’s Sky Tour Podcast – February | The Winter Hexagon and Constellations Near Orion – Sky & Telescope Youtube
Our monthly Sky Tour #astronomy #podcast provides an informative and entertaining 10-minute guided tour of the nighttime sky. Listen to the February episode and keep tabs on the Moon, say goodbye to a couple of planets, trace out the Winter Hexagon; and explore some lesser-known constellations near Orion. So bundle up, grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.
See also
- Sky Tour Astronomy Podcast: Upcoming Celestial Events – Sky & Telescope
- The Best Comets in 2024 – Sky & Telescope
** What’s in the Night Sky February 2024 Venus Mars Conjunction | SpaceX Starlink – Alyn Wallace
** Night Sky Notebook February 2024– Peter Detterline
What’s happening in the sky in February 2024 when you look up!
** See also:
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- Night Sky Map for February 2024: Orion, the Hunter | Almanac.com
- February 2024 Night Sky Calendar | Voyageurs Conservancy
- What’s in the Sky This Month? | High Point Scientific
- The Night Sky in February 2024 | Day By Day Astronomy Events
- 4 Must-See Events in the February Night Sky (2024) | SpaceTourismGuide.com
- February 2024 night sky: The snow moon, leap year and bright Orion | The Washington Post
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