Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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What are some skywatching highlights in February 2024?
Venus begins its exit from the morning sky, as Mars makes its comeback. Plus, now through May is a good time to observe spiral galaxy M81.

0:00 Intro
0:13 Moon & planet highlights
1:45 Observing spiral galaxy M81
4:01 February Moon phases

Additional information about topics covered in this episode of What's Up, along with still images from the video, and the video transcript, are available at science.nasa.gov/skywatching/whats-up.

— Additional Resources —
Find events & clubs: NASA's Night Sky Network: science.nasa.gov/skywatching/night-sky-network
Skywatching resources from NASA: science.nasa.gov/skywatching