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Navigating the Night Sky for February 2025 - Monthly Star Maps from the Astronomical League

Navigating the Night Sky for February 2025 - Monthly Star Maps from the Astronomical League

  • Nighttime Event
  • Outside Venue
  • Target Audience
  • Adult, Child, Teen
  • 01/30/2025

The Astronomical League produces monthly night sky maps in both English and Spanish for Northern Hemisphere observers.
 
You may find downloadable issues of the Astronomical League charts here.

Last Updated: January 30, 2025


 

February 2025 (English)
Preview of sky map for Northern Hemisphere in English. It is titled, NAVIGATING THE mid-February NIGHT SKY

Febrero 2025 (Español)
Preview of sky map for Northern Hemisphere en Espanol. It is titled, NAVEGANDO POR EL CIELO NOCTURNO DE Febrero

Observe: The Crescent of Venus
Infographic showing the best time to observe Venus as a crescent from Feb to April, with its inferior conjunction on March 22. Includes telescope views of Venus’s changing crescent, its position after sunset, and a tip for sharper viewing using a cut-out mask.

Mercury, Venus, and the Young Moon in the Evening Twilight

Infographic of Mercury, Venus, and the crescent Moon visible at twilight on Feb 28–Mar 1, 2025. Shows their positions in the west, Mercury’s visibility tip, and a binocular view of the Moon with Earthshine. Encourages spotting elusive Mercury. Includes Astronomical League logos.

AL Horkheimer/O'Meara Youth Journalism

Flyer for AL Horkheimer/O'Meara Youth Journalism Award. Encourages nominating kids aged 8-14 who love writing & astronomy. Deadline: March 31. Features starry sky & telescope.