Meteor Showers in February
Alpha Centaurids, one of the major Southern Hemisphere meteor showers visible from 28 January to 21 February.
Planets in February
Start watching on the mornings of February 11 to 16, 2022, to see all the rocky inner planets in our solar system – Mercury, Venus, Mars (and Earth beneath your feet). Look in the sunrise direction as dawn is beginning to break.
February 2022 Skies
I love February. It is the start of the Milky Way season when the Southern Cross rises earlier each night. It also means that the galaxy centre becomes more and…
Quadrantids Meteor Shower
The Quadrantids is a strong and consistent northern shower. They are difficult for southern observers, with the radiant below the early morning north-eastern horizon. If observing before dawn, you may…
The Moon and Planets in January 2022
Lot's happening in the January 2022 night skies - learn what's happening in the night skies with the moon and planets this month.