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There is nothing like a good blast of Arctic air that clears out the skies like we experienced the third week of January. Along with very mild temperatures, the first portion of the month this January was refreshing compared to past Januarys. I even observed a couple days of sun pillars, both at sunset and at sunrise. Mercury begins the month lost in the sun. After the third week, Mercury is setting after sunset, so you might be able to view it just above the horizon in the western sky. The moon is Full on Tuesday, February 7. Venus continues to rise two hours after sunrise and sets almost three hours after sunrise, so you'll be able to view Venus in the evening sky without staying up late. Venus should be an easy find throughout the month as it will be high in the western sky. The last Quarter moon is Tuesday, February 14. Jupiter rises before midmorning and is already up high in the sky at sunset. Look for Jupiter chasing Venus throughout the month. By mid month, Jupiter will be grouped close to Venus. The moon is New on Tuesday, February 21. Saturn opens the month rising at 11:40pm, rising earlier each night. Saturn will be a nice view throughout the late overnight hours and into the morning hours as dawn approaches. The first Quarter moon is Wednesday, February 29. Mars rises about 8:30pm to open the month and just after 6:00pm to end the month. Although not as bright as the other featured planets, look for Mars near the rising full moon on Thursday, February 9. Other notable highlights include: Saturday, February 11: Perigee: Moon closest to Earth. Monday, February 27: Apogee: Moon furthest from Earth. Meteor Showers: February 26. Delta Leonid. Overhead around 11pm. Morning Planets: Mars, Saturn, Mercury Evening Planets: Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, Mercury (19-29)
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