From Jupiter to Mercury: the brightest planets of February 2026
From dazzling Jupiter high in the evening sky to elusive Mercury low at sunset, February 2026 offers one of the year's best planetary lineups.
See the moon eclipse one of the brightest stars in the sky during rare alignment tonight
One of the brightest stars in the night sky will vanish as seen from North America and Europe in a rare event.
Comet visits stargazers on Kitt Peak | Space photo of the day for Feb. 2, 2026
Arizona skywatchers got treated to both a beautiful sunset and a blazing comet streaking across the skies.
Groundhog Day isn’t the halfway point of winter — the real one arrives tomorrow
Astronomical winter reaches its true midpoint on Feb. 3, as daylight gains begin to accelerate across the Northern Hemisphere.
February’s full moon dazzles skywatchers worldwide with a glistening ‘Snow Moon’
See beautiful photos of February's full Snow Moon captured worldwide.
The Pelican Nebula shines near the Las Vegas Strip in gorgeous deep space photo
The Pelican Nebula is located in the constellation Cygnus, the swan.
See the full ‘Snow Moon’ chill in the eastern sky at sunset tonight
The 'Snow Moon' is named for the inclement weather that is common in January.
Peak Design 25L Outdoor Backpack review
The Peak Design 25L Outdoor Backpack provides versatility and quality for a variety of outdoor uses.
See the moon glow next to mighty Jupiter in the winter sky tonight
The moon greets Jupiter two days ahead of its full moon phase on Feb. 1.
Is a MacBook or Windows laptop better for astrophotography?
Both Windows and MacBooks have advantages for astrophotography, but the choice will depend on your power level and budget.