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February 2026 Night Sky Guide - Mercury, Jupiter, & Winter Nebulae

February 2026 Night Sky Guide ​February 2026 offers a wealth of celestial wonders, from the best evening appearance of Mercury to the prime season for iconic winter nebulae. In this video, we explore the month’s Moon phases, key planetary movements, a special meteor shower for the Southern Hemisphere, and the most breathtaking deep-sky targets currently gracing our skies. ​🌙 February 2026 Moon Phases The lunar cycle begins with a Full Moon on February 2nd. For those chasing faint deep-sky objects, the best observing window arrives after the New Moon on February 17th. The darkest skies of the month will occur between February 15–22, providing the perfect conditions for long-exposure astrophotography and telescope observations. ​✨ Planets The highlight of the month is Mercury, which reaches its greatest eastern elongation on February 19th. This is the best time of the year to spot the elusive planet high on the western horizon just after sunset. Meanwhile, Jupiter continues to dominate the night as the brightest object in the sky (after the Moon), remaining visible until the early morning hours. We also check in on Venus and Saturn, which offer a brief and challenging viewing window in the evening twilight. ​🌠 Meteor Showers For our observers in southern latitudes, the Alpha Centaurid meteor shower peaks on February 7th. Known for producing occasional brilliant fireballs, it is a special highlight for the Southern Hemisphere. We discuss where and when to look to catch these "space rocks" as they enter our atmosphere. ​🌌 Deep Sky Targets The winter sky is in its full glory this month. We dive into the legendary Orion Nebula (M42), the mysterious Horsehead Nebula (IC 434), and the magnificent Rosette Nebula (NGC 2237), which is perfectly placed for wide-field imaging. We also take a look at the Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443), a rewarding challenge for dedicated astrophotographers. ​Whether you're observing with the naked eye, binoculars, or your smart telescope, the February night sky is full of wonder. Clear skies and happy observing! 🌠 ​Music: Red Giant by Stellardrone License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Source: https://archive.org/details/Stellardrone ​ABOUT PHOTONVERSE & MY GEAR In this channel, we explore the depths of the universe. I explain the latest sky events and astronomy guides in clear, accessible language, and I also share Moon, Planetary, and Deep Space photos captured with my own telescopes (Seestar S50 and Celestron Powerseeker 80 EQ). ​My Equipment & Content: • Seestar S50 Smart Telescope (Mosaic Mode, Deep Space) • Celestron Powerseeker 80 EQ Telescope (Planetary Observation) • Current Astronomy News & Astrophotography ​If you enjoyed this monthly guide, don't forget to subscribe for more! 🚀 ​Timestamps: ​00:00 Introduction 00:17 Moon Phases 00:57 Close Encounters 01:34 Planets (Mercury & Jupiter) 02:47 Meteor Shower (Southern Hemisphere Special) 03:16 Deep Sky Targets (Orion, Rosette & more) 04:12 Final Thoughts & Clear Skies ​#Photonverse #Astronomy #Skywatching #NightSky #February2026 #Mercury #Jupiter #OrionNebula #RosetteNebula #DeepSpace #SeestarS50 #Astrophotography #Stargazing #MoonPhases #Nebula #Space #StargazingGuide