February 28, 2026: Almanac of Sun, Moon, and planet positions for tonight’s planet parade. Mercury fades, Venus low, Saturn and Uranus require binoculars, Jupiter dominates.
Tag: Mercury
2026, February 27: Planet Parade Visibility Report: What’s Actually Visible After Sunset
February 27, 2026: Three bright planets are in the western twilight while the gibbous moon aligns near Jupiter. A realistic guide to current planet visibility.
2026, February 25: Planet Parade Reality: What You’ll Actually See
February 25, 2026: The widely promoted planet parade overstates what is visible. See which planets can truly be observed in late February’s evening sky.
2026, February 24: Why February’s Planet Parade Falls Short
February 24, 2026: Venus enters the evening sky as Mercury and Saturn fade into twilight. See what planets are truly visible during late February.
2026, February 22: Seven-Planet Parade Claim Examined: What’s Visible
February 22, 2026: Are seven planets visible at once this month? A careful sky examination shows which planets can actually be seen and which cannot.
2026, February 21: Waxing Crescent Moon, Mercury Fades, Jupiter Dominates
February 21, 2026: A detailed evening sky almanac describing the waxing crescent Moon, earthshine, fading Mercury, emerging Venus, dominant Jupiter, and binocular views of Uranus.
2026, February 19: Mercury at Greatest Elongation After Sunset With Saturn and the Crescent Moon
February 19, 2026: Mercury reaches its farthest apparent distance from the sun this evening, setting well after sunset as Saturn and a thin crescent Moon linger in evening twilight.
2026, February 18: Moon Occults Mercury and Evening Planets
February 18, 2026: Mercury is occulted by a thin crescent moon across parts of North America, Mexico, and Central America. Learn where and when to see the event, along with Saturn and Jupiter in the evening sky.
2026, February 17: New Moon, Lunar New Year, and Evening Planets
February 17, 2026: A New moon marks Lunar New Year and the start of Ramadan as Mercury nears greatest elongation. Find Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, and Uranus in the February evening sky.
2026, February 16: Mercury Nears Its Best Evening View, Jupiter Bright Near the Twins
February 16, 2026: Mercury climbs into evening twilight as Saturn fades and Jupiter shines near Castor and Pollux - A detailed sky guide for tonight.