I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also applies to northern hemisphere mid-northern latitudes).

February’s night sky gives us the bright trio of Mars, Jupiter and Venus, according to NASA skywatch experts. “Venus blazes at its brightest for the year after sunset, then Mars and Jupiter will rule the night amid the menagerie of bright winter stars,” the U.S. space agency said in its February blog, which gives a summary of sky events.

Stargazers are in for a treat this month, with February's night sky offering a spectacular array of celestial events. The first month of 2025 saw Mars at its best and brightest, a visit from a once-in-a-life time comet and a six-strong planetary parade.

Venus, Jupiter, and Mars dominate the sky. Catch your last views of Saturn as early in the month, the Moon passes in front of the Pleiades.

Here’s everything you need to know about astrophotography in February 2025: If you've been outside just after sunset in the last month, you'll know Venus dominates the post-sunset night sky. Tonight comes one of the astrophotography highlights of the month as a 14%-lit waxing crescent moon visits Earth's sister planet.

NASA has shared details of what to look out for in the night sky this month, with the moon appearing alongside a parade of planets.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

NASA has shared sky watching tips for February as the planets will shine bright throughout the month as they did in January. Venus will shine at its brightest for the year after sunset before Mars and Jupiter glisten.