What's happening in the February 2021 skies? I love February as it is the start of the Milky Way season when the Southern Cross rises earlier each night which also means that the Milky Way becomes more and more visible! So, start to check it out on the New Moon...
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Object of the Month – Pleiades
Pleiades open star cluster (also known as the Seven Sister) is positioned in the Northern Sky.
Sky Views for February 2021
A collection of sky views for February 2021 created in Stellarium.
Planets in February
An overview of what’s happening with our planets and meteor showers in February 2021.
The Moon in February 2021
Find out what’s happening in the month of February 2021 with the moon.
Minor Meteor Shower Feb 6-8
The Alpha Centaurids are a meteor shower in the constellation Centaurus, peaking in early February each year. Alpha Centaurii is the brightest or lower star of the 2 pointer stars to the Southern Cross. Peaking on the 8th of Feb, when rates between 6-8 may be visible...
May 26 Blood Moon for all Australia
Come May this year all of Australia will get to witness a supermoon undergo a total lunar eclipse this year. On the night of May 26, 2021 in Australia, a total lunar eclipse will cause the moon to take on a red hue. During a total lunar eclipse, the Earth's shadow...
Sky Views for January 2021
Evening sky facing East and South - 17 January 2021: Morning sky facing South and East - 17 January 2021: Night sky facing West with Mars and the Moon close - 20 January 2021:
January 2021 Skies
Check out what is in the southern skies this month