March 4, 2026: Find the bright planets after sunset. Bright Jupiter dominates the night sky, while Uranus is seen through a binocular.
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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 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.
2026, February 15: Mercury Near Greatest Elongation, Jupiter Bright After Sunset
February 15, 2026: Mercury nears greatest elongation and is best seen after sunset, while Jupiter shines bright in the eastern sky and Saturn fades into twilight. Learn what is visible in the evening sky.
2026, February 14: Sky Almanac: Moon Near New Phase, Mercury Bright After Sunset, Jupiter Dominates the Night
February 14, 2026: This sky almanac highlights the waning crescent moon, Mercury’s best evening visibility, Jupiter shining high after sunset, and where to find Saturn and Uranus.
2026, February 13: February Morning Crescent Moon and Evening Mercury Near Greatest Elongation
February 13, 2026: Before sunrise, a thin crescent moon appears low in the southeast near Sagittarius. After sunset, Mercury nears greatest elongation while Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus shape the evening sky.
2026, February 12: Waning Crescent Moon, Mercury Before Elongation, and Jupiter Bright After Sunset
February 12, 2026: Before sunrise, the waning crescent moon displays earthshine near Antares and Sagittarius. After sunset, Mercury climbs from twilight ahead of greatest elongation, Saturn fades, and Jupiter shines near Castor and Pollux.
2026, February 7: Jupiter Dominates the Night as the Gibbous Moon Passes Spica
February 7, 2026: Jupiter shines through most of the night while the gibbous moon passes Spica after midnight. Saturn fades into evening twilight as Neptune’s visibility closes.
2026, February 3: Winter’s Astronomical Midpoint: Jupiter, Saturn, Moon, and Regulus
February 3, 2026: At winter’s midpoint, the gibbous moon moves away from Regulus while Jupiter and Saturn shine during evening hours. Viewing tips and timing.