Night sky in February 2027

What to see in the night sky in February 2027: Moon phases, the darkest nights for the Milky Way, planets, meteor showers and other events, with dates and times.

• 3 Feb

  Mercury at greatest eastern elongation, 3 February 2027

  Mercury is 18.3° from the Sun — the best time to find it low in the west after sunset.

• 6 Feb

  Annular solar eclipse 6 February 2027

  The “ring of fire” crosses southern Chile and Argentina, the South Atlantic and West Africa. South America and much of Africa see a partial eclipse.

• 8 Feb

  The Moon meets Mercury, 8 February 2027

  The Moon passes 0.3° from Mercury — a pretty pair for the naked eye and the camera.

• 11 Feb

  Jupiter at opposition 2027

  Jupiter is opposite the Sun: up all night, at its closest and brightest (magnitude -2.4) in Leo.

• 20 Feb

  Mars at opposition 2027

  Mars is opposite the Sun: up all night, at its closest and brightest (magnitude -1.1) in Leo.

• 20 Feb

  The Moon meets Jupiter, 20 February 2027

  The Moon passes 1.1° from Jupiter — a pretty pair for the naked eye and the camera.

• 20 Feb

  Penumbral lunar eclipse 20 February 2027

  Visible wherever the Moon is up: the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia.

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