{"id":27275,"date":"2025-02-03T15:39:11","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T20:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=27275"},"modified":"2025-02-05T16:10:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T21:10:12","slug":"night-sky-highlights-for-february-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=27275","title":{"rendered":"Night sky highlights for February 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Check out the night sky this month, February 2025. Here are videos and links to websites highlighting the top sights to observe.<\/p>\n<p>** <strong>What&#8217;s Up: February 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@NASAJPL\/videos\">NASA JPL<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>What are some skywatching highlights in February 2025?<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Venus blazes at its brightest in the early evening, despite being only a slim crescent through the telescope eyepiece. Mars and Jupiter to rule the night sky after Venus sets, amid the menagerie of bright winter stars in Orion, Taurus, and Gemini. And enhance your astronomy IQ by knowing the difference between a conjunction and an appulse.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>0:00 Intro<\/em><br \/>\n<em>0:13 Moon &amp; planets<\/em><br \/>\n<em>0:41 Appulses<\/em><br \/>\n<em>1:39 Venus at maximum<\/em><br \/>\n<em>2:51 February Moon phases<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Additional information about topics covered in this episode of What&#8217;s Up, along with still images from the video, and the video transcript, are available at <a href=\"https:\/\/science.nasa.gov\/skywatching\/whats-up\/\">https:\/\/solarsystem.nasa.gov\/skywatch&#8230;<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GREz2VFXBFI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27277\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27277\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/science.nasa.gov\/solar-system\/skywatching\/whats-up-february-2025-skywatching-tips-from-nasa\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27277\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?attachment_id=27277\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsUpFebruary2025MoonPhases.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,450\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Moon Phases &amp;#8211; Whats Up February 2025\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Sky chart showing Jupiter and Mars high overhead after nightfall in February.&lt;br \/&gt;\nNASA\/JPL-Caltech&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsUpFebruary2025MoonPhases.jpg\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-27277\" src=\"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsUpFebruary2025MoonPhases-500x281.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsUpFebruary2025MoonPhases-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsUpFebruary2025MoonPhases-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsUpFebruary2025MoonPhases.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27277\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sky chart showing Jupiter and Mars high overhead after nightfall in February. Credits: <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/science.nasa.gov\/solar-system\/skywatching\/whats-up-february-2025-skywatching-tips-from-nasa\/\">NASA\/JPL-Caltech<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>** <strong>Venus and Mars dominate the sky. What&#8217;s in the night sky tonight, February 2025<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNXzteckwM7bKNNLwWu5OLw\">BBC Sky at Night Magazine<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal what&#8217;s visible in the night sky this month, including bright Venus dominating the sky in February 2025. Look out for Venus, Saturn and Uranus near the crescent Moon on the evening of 1 February.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Mars and Jupiter continue to dazzle, a particular highlight being a meeting between Mars and the Moon on 9 February 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Also, February marks a final chance to enjoy and explore the constellation Orion before it disappears from view.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6dgPGjrAP9s\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>** <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/skyandtelescope.org\/observing\/sky-tour-podcast-february-2025\/\"><strong>February Podcast: Planets Amid Winter\u2019s Stars<\/strong> &#8211; Sky &amp; Telescope<\/a><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-27275-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/skytourpodcasts\/dq0hsqwjhea1.cloudfront.net\/2025.02.01_SkyTour.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/skytourpodcasts\/dq0hsqwjhea1.cloudfront.net\/2025.02.01_SkyTour.mp3\">https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/skytourpodcasts\/dq0hsqwjhea1.cloudfront.net\/2025.02.01_SkyTour.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>See also<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/skyandtelescope.org\/observing\/astronomy-podcasts\/\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener\">Sky Tour Astronomy Podcast: Upcoming Celestial Events | Sky &amp; Telescope<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/skyandtelescope.org\/observing\/interactive-sky-chart\/\">Interactive Sky Chart | Map Your Night Sky &#8211; Sky &amp; Telescope<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/skyandtelescope.org\/communities\/online-gallery\/\">Astronomy Pictures: Sky &amp; Telescope&#8217;s Online Gallery Archives | Sky &amp; Telescope<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>** What&#8217;s in the Night Sky: February 2025 &#8211;<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@NSpaceCentre\">National Space Centre<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>What&#8217;s in the Night Sky: February 2025 <\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em> Aristarchus Crater<\/em><br \/>\n<em> Moon and Mars<\/em><br \/>\n<em> Seven Sisters<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u2728 Constellation of the Month: Taurus<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em> Whether you&#8217;re a beginner or an expert, looking at the night sky with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope, check out our Tour of the Night Sky to find out what you can see this month. <\/em><br \/>\n<em>#wins #Astronomy #WhatsInTheNightSky<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zPPemEpj6Hw?si=oPtkx8Y0tnmcUFUt\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>** What&#8217;s in the Sky this Month | February 2025<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@highpointscientific\">High Point Scientific on Youtube<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>In this episode of What&#8217;s in the Sky this Month, Teagan reviews some of the beautiful celestial objects you can see in February!<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Read the full February 2025 Newsletter: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highpointscientific.com\/astronomy-hub\/post\/night-sky-news\/whats-in-the-sky-this-month-february-2025\">https:\/\/www.highpointscientific.com\/a&#8230;<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Looking to expand your astronomy knowledge even further? The Astronomy Hub is the place to learn everything from what\u2019s in the sky this month, to what gear can help you capture the best celestial images. Learn more here \u27a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highpointscientific.com\/astronomy-hub\">https:\/\/www.highpointscientific.com\/a&#8230;<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Chapters<\/em><br \/>\n<em>00:00 &#8211; Introduction<\/em><br \/>\n<em>00:31 &#8211; Moon Occults the Pleiades<\/em><br \/>\n<em>01:17 &#8211; Nearest Neighbors<\/em><br \/>\n<em>02:12 &#8211; Clown Face Nebula<\/em><br \/>\n<em>03:02 &#8211; Messier 50<\/em><br \/>\n<em>03:43 &#8211; Messier 67<\/em><br \/>\n<em>04:15 &#8211; Tegmine<\/em><br \/>\n<em>04:42 &#8211; Conclusion<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/195TwLNHtgs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>** <strong>Night Sky Notebook February 2025<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC_z2YYPcRqZcMa9HC0afxMg\/videos\">Peter Detterline<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TeY3JlZ36MI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>**<strong> See also<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.astronomy.com\/observing\/sky-this-month-february-2025\/\">February 2025: What&#8217;s in the sky this month? | Astronomy.com <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/night-sky-february\">Night Sky for February 2025: Skywatching Tips | The Old Farmer&#8217;s Almanac<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/stargazing\/planetary-parade-february-2025-when-where-and-how-to-see-it\">Planetary parade February 2025: When, where and how to see it | Space.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/starwalk.space\/en\/news\/night-sky-tonight-february\">February Astronomical Events 2025 | Star Walk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/flandrau.org\/learn\/skywatchers-guide\/february-and-march-2025\">Skywatcher&#8217;s Guide: February and March 2025 | Flandrau Science Center &amp; Planetarium at U. Arizona<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voyageurs.org\/news\/feb-dark-skies\">Feburary 2025 Night Sky Calendar | Voyageurs Conservancy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jamiecartereurope\/2025\/02\/01\/februarys-night-sky-see-a-false-dusk-a-planet-parade-and-a-ramadan-moon\/\">February\u2019s Night Sky: See The Planet Parade, A \u2018False Dusk\u2019 And A \u2018Ramadan Moon\u2019 | Forbes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>===<\/em><strong><em> Amazon Ads <\/em><\/strong><em>===<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3s5FzWk\">Celestron<br \/>\n70mm Travel Scope<br \/>\nPortable Refractor Telescope<br \/>\nFully-Coated Glass Optics<br \/>\nIdeal Telescope for Beginners<br \/>\nBONUS Astronomy Software Package<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>&#8212;- Books &#8212;<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hnzlbP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stellaris: People of the Stars<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out the night sky this month, February 2025. Here are videos and links to websites highlighting the top sights to observe. ** What&#8217;s Up: February 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA\u00a0&#8211; NASA JPL What are some skywatching highlights in February 2025? Venus blazes at its brightest in the early evening, despite being only a slim &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=27275\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Night sky highlights for February 2025<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,22,14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27275","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-astronomy","category-education","category-space-participation"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p34aWK-75V","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":17734,"url":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=17734","url_meta":{"origin":27275,"position":0},"title":"Video: Night sky highlights for February 2019","author":"TopSpacer","date":"February 4, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"Highlights of the night sky in February from NASA JPL: What's Up: February 2019 Skywatching from NASA | Solar System Exploration: NASA Science What can you see in the February sky? 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