In the month of February the planets Mars and Venus will join together on two occasions, just before dawn. Check the times and ways to observe the events
The month of February offers few astronomical events, but it will not disappoint fans of planetary conjunctions. On two different dates, Mars and Venus will appear in relatively rare approaches.
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February astronomical events
The protagonists of the month are Mars and Venus, which will be more visible in the late morning. It will therefore take some willingness to wake up earlier, or to stay up until dawn.
If you have a camera or a cell phone with a good camera, it’s worth trying to capture both conjunctions. If you have no experience in amateur astrophotographyNo problem: the advice is to train a few evenings before the events to discover the best settings for the equipment to obtain satisfactory results when the big moment arrives.
Approach between Mars and the Moon (02/08)
In the late morning, the Moon will rise next to the Red Planet, rising above the horizon just before dawn. To observe objects, the horizon must be free of obstacles.
Venus will also be visible nearby, above Mars, and Mercury will appear just below. Due to its proximity to the horizon, it will not be so easy to see it.
Conjunction between Venus and Mars (22/02)
This conjunction will be even more impressive and will also occur just before dawn. At 4.20am, Venus and Mars will rise close together, providing a rare sight in the sky. We will be able to observe the event until 5:30 am, at which time sunlight will begin to intrude. Even so, the brightness of the planets is likely to keep them visible longer.
Just like the conjunction on the 8th, the planets will still be low in the sky as the Sun rises, so look for places where the horizon is clear of buildings, trees and houses. The clearer the horizon, the sooner you will follow the couple as they rise into the celestial landscape.
Moon phases in January 2024
Below you can see the main ones lunar phases during the month of January and the time at which each event takes place:
- February 2, at 8.18pm: First quarter moon
- February 11, at 7.59pm: New Moon (Supermoon)
- February 18, at 12.01pm: First quarter moon
- February 25, 9.30 am: Full Moon (Micromoon)
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