JEDDAH: February skies will offer a variety of astronomical phenomena, giving enthusiasts a chance to track the moon, planets and stars while enjoying spectacular celestial displays.
Jeddah Astronomy Society Director Majed Abu Zahra said observing faint celestial objects during the first week of February was challenging due to bright moonlight, as the full moon occurred on Feb. 1.
He said that on Feb. 2 and 3, the waning gibbous moon passed in front of Regulus, the brightest star in Leo, in a phenomenon known as an occultation.
Additionally, on Feb. 18, the thin crescent moon marking the start of Ramadan will appear between Mercury and Venus shortly after sunset, best viewed from a clear western horizon.
Abu Zahra said that Saturn would make its final appearance this month, visible low in the southwestern sky at the start of February before setting early in the evening.
