Monthly Night Sky information provided by Chris Vaughan (@Astrogeoguy) at Starry Night Education (@StarryNightEdu).

Astronomical Events

Events for February 16, 2025

Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Moon approaches Spica (late night)

When the waning gibbous moon rises in late evening on Sunday, February 16, it will be shining to the upper right (or celestial west) of Virgo’s brightest star Spica. As…

Watch Algol Fade (from 6:56 to 11:56 pm EST)

The star Algol in the constellation of Perseus represents the glowing eye of Medusa from Greek mythology. Also designated Beta Persei, it is among the most accessible variable stars for…