** What’s Up: February 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA – NASA JPL
What are some skywatching highlights in February 2022? Jupiter is the lone planet lingering in twilight skies after sunset in February. It exits the evening sky this month leaving no bright planets there until August (save for a brief appearance from Mercury in April). Also Venus is at peak brightness for the year in the a.m., and it’s a great time to view the Orion Nebula.
0:00 Intro
0:10 New Moon
0:30 Quadrantid meteors
1:28 Dusk / Dawn Highlights
2:28 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://solarsystem.nasa.gov/skywatch….
See also NASA Night Sky Notes Monthly Article | Night Sky Network
** Tonight’s Sky: February – 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.
About this Series
“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 2022 – BBC Sky at Night Magazine
What can you see in the night sky tonight? Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal the night-sky highlights coming up this month.
** What’s in the Night Sky February 2022 #WITNS | Alpha Centaurid Meteor Shower | Snow Moon – Alyn Wallace
00:00 Intro
00:31 Northern Hemisphere Night Sky
06:18 Southern Hemisphere Night Sky
09:45 Star Tracker Target
10:49 Moon
11:01 Alpha Centaurids
12:39 Zodiacal Light
11:23 Quadrantid Meteor Shower
14:32 #WITNS Winners
** Night Sky Notebook February 2022 – Peter Detterline
** See also:
- February Night Sky 2022 — Stargazing Guide & Key Dates
- February’s Night Sky Guide (February 2022) – Farmers’ Almanac
- Best night sky events of February 2022 (stargazing maps) – msn.com
- 8 Must-See Events in the February Night Sky (2022) – SpaceTourismGuide.com
- The Night Sky in February | Nature
- Inside the February 2022 Issue – Sky & Telescope
- The Sky this Month | Astronomy.com
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