{"id":27788,"date":"2026-02-02T16:14:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T21:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=27788"},"modified":"2026-02-02T16:14:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T21:14:16","slug":"night-sky-highlights-for-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=27788","title":{"rendered":"Night sky highlights for February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Check out the night sky this month, February 2026.\u00a0 Here are videos and links to websites highlighting the top sights to observe.<\/p>\n<p>** <strong>What&#8217;s Up: February 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA<\/strong> |\u00a0<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 2026?<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Jupiter is at its biggest and brightest all year, the Moon and Saturn pair up, and the Beehive Cluster buzzes into view.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>0:00 Intro<\/em><br \/>\n<em>0:14 Artemis II launch window opens<\/em><br \/>\n<em>0:45 Orion the Hunter<\/em><br \/>\n<em>1:23 A planetary parade<\/em><br \/>\n<em>2:05 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 <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/science.nasa.gov\/solar-system\/whats-up-february-2026-skywatching-tips-from-nasa\/\"><em>https:\/\/science.nasa.gov\/skywatching\/&#8230;.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Di21vgREWLg?si=xq4gI2CRl94JgGjM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.science.nasa.gov\/dynamicimage\/assets\/science\/psd\/solar-system\/skywatching\/2026\/february\/moon-phases-labeled.png\" \/><em>Phases of the Moon for Feb.2026. Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/science.nasa.gov\/solar-system\/whats-up-february-2026-skywatching-tips-from-nasa\/\">NASA\/JPL<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>** <strong>What to see in the night sky: February 2026<\/strong> |\u00a0<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 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.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o9ePp-adquY?si=OnsTvxF4L2SWk7dt\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>**<strong> Sky &amp; Telescope&#8217;s Sky Tour Podcast &#8211; February 2026<\/strong> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/SkyTelescopeMag\/videos\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener\">Sky &amp; Telescope Youtube<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>In this month\u2019s episode, go on a guided tour of the stars and planets that you\u2019ll see overhead during February. First we\u2019ll keep tabs on the Moon; say good-bye to Saturn; trace out the Winter Milky Way; and explore some lesser-known constellations near Orion.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5f71iHe033Y?si=iK3ogRTsvF1MFvq7\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\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>** The Night Sky | February 2026 | A Planetary Parade | Full Snow Moon | Comet E1 Wierzchos | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@LateNightAstronomy\">Late Night Astronomy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>A planetary parade puts on a show right after sunset and Jupiter continues to dominate the night sky. Let\u2019s take a look at what you can go out to see for February of 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Timestamps:<\/em><br \/>\n<em>0:00 Planetary Parade<\/em><br \/>\n<em>1:46 The Moon &amp; Mercury<\/em><br \/>\n<em>3:09 Ouranos Ad<\/em><br \/>\n<em>4:13 The Planets<\/em><br \/>\n<em>6:15 Comet E1 Wierzchos<\/em><br \/>\n<em>6:46 Constellation Taurus<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3snp38eCuVw?si=946KMxuSANQoYjvC\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>** What&#8217;s in the Sky this Month | February 2026<\/strong> |\u00a0<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 2026 Newsletter: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highpointscientific.com\/astronomy-hub\/post\/night-sky-news\/whats-in-the-sky-this-month-february-2026\">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>00:39 &#8211; Nearest Neighbors<\/em><br \/>\n<em>02:18 &#8211; Grazing Occultation of the Pleiades by the Moon<\/em><br \/>\n<em>02:56 &#8211; Messier 44<\/em><br \/>\n<em>03:38 &#8211; Algieba<\/em><br \/>\n<em>04:34 &#8211; Messier 48<\/em><br \/>\n<em>05:31 &#8211; Messier 81 &amp; Messier 82<\/em><br \/>\n<em>06:32 &#8211; Conclusion<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2H61Itrvdqk?si=bygs0bye246c6kQN\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>** <strong>Night Sky Notebook February 2026<\/strong> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC_z2YYPcRqZcMa9HC0afxMg\/videos\">Peter Detterline<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vYy59Oi93E8?si=udlDiOtU5ip3gXSL\" 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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/space\/february-2026-night-sky-what-to-see-and-what-you-need\">February 2026 night sky: What to see and what you need | Live Science<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/news\/astronomy\/night-sky-february-2026\">Skywatching Tips for February 2026 | TimeAndDate.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voyageurs.org\/news\/feb-night-sky-2026\">February 2026 Night Sky Calendar | Voyageurs Conservancy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/stargazing\/brightest-planets-february-2026-night-sky\">From Jupiter to Mercury: the brightest planets of February 2026 | Space<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stanshobbiesandinterests.com\/2026\/01\/29\/what-to-see-in-the-night-sky-february-2026-guide\/\">What to See in the Night Sky: February 2026 Guide | Stan&#8217;s Hobbies and Interests<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rmg.co.uk\/stories\/space-astronomy\/astronomy\/night-sky-highlights-february-2026\">Night Sky Highlights &#8211; February 2026 | Royal Museums Greenwich<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>===<\/em><strong><em> Amazon Associate Ads <\/em><\/strong><em>===<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OiHp3W\"><strong>Telescopes for every budget<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>&#8212;- Books &#8212;<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4qWDx7n\"><strong>Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide, Eighth Edition<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out the night sky this month, February 2026.\u00a0 Here are videos and links to websites highlighting the top sights to observe. ** What&#8217;s Up: February 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA |\u00a0NASA JPL What are some skywatching highlights in February 2026? Jupiter is at its biggest and brightest all year, the Moon and Saturn pair &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=27788\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Night sky highlights for February 2026<\/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_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":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[12,22,14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27788","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-7ec","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":27985,"url":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=27985","url_meta":{"origin":27788,"position":0},"title":"Night sky highlights for March 2026","author":"TopSpacer","date":"March 2, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Check out the night sky this month, March 2026. 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