In February, stargazers will have the opportunity to see bright planets, two comets, an asteroid and “zodiacal light.”
Among the highlights, Venus will remain bright throughout February, and will move closer toward Mars and Uranus.
It's also a good time to see zodiacal light, a triangular glow that results when sunlight bounces off dust particles. Mars and Venus can help find the cone-shaped glow on the western horizon in late February and throughout March.
Comet 45P will make its closest approach to Earth on Feb. 11, and will continue to be visible through the month.
Comet 2P Encke also will be visible through binoculars all month long, and the bright asteroid Vesta can be seen near the stars Castor and Pollux.
For more details, see the video above.
Space News: What's in store in February
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