Mercury puts on its best evening show of 2026 this February, with bright views after sunset and a helpful crescent moon.

Find out what's up in your night sky during February 2026 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

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A range of gorgeous skywatching targets are visible to the naked eye in city skies.

If you’re a night owl, the 79.5% moon will be in conjunction with Jupiter in the early hours of Feb. 27 (around 01:30 AM ET).

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But best be quick, it might not be visible for long!

NASA has scheduled the launch for the Artemis II moon rocket for no earlier than Feb. 8. WTOP will have details on the mission as they become available.

The moon will reach maximum brightness at 10.09pm when it is right below the horizon.

Mercury, Venus, and Saturn put on an early-evening display in the west, while Jupiter dominates the rest of the night.

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