 | | Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com | Web Version | | | |  The night sky is serving up some beautiful treats this week with bright moon meet-ups and planetary pairings. Look for the moon brushing past the Pleiades, Mercury climbing close to Venus after sunset and Jupiter shining alongside a bright gibbous moon as Gemini rises. Beyond the night sky itself, this issue also features some unforgettable astrophotos. We're sharing incredible northern lights images captured from 37,000 feet during last week's geomagnetic storm, along with a stunning reader photo of the January full moon leaping past the Eiffel Tower. Here's what to watch for in the nights ahead. Daisy Dobrijevic | |  | | (Starry Night) | The waxing gibbous moon shines just northeast of the Pleiades star cluster in Taurus. The moon's glare may overwhelm the cluster in full darkness, but binoculars during evening twilight will offer the best view. | |  | | (Starry Night) | Low in the western sky after sunset, speedy Mercury passes close to brilliant Venus. The pair are binocular-close for several evenings, just be sure the sun has fully set before observing. | |  | | (Starry Night) | Low-angle sunlight highlights the mountain chains ringing Mare Imbrium, including the Lunar Alps and the Apennine Mountains. Binoculars or a small telescope reveal dramatic relief along the lunar terminator. | |  | | (Starry Night) | The bright gibbous moon rises near Jupiter in Gemini, crossing the sky together all night. Before dawn, the moon lines up between Jupiter and the star Pollux, making a striking pairing. | | | The moon is steadily brightening this week as it heads toward full, dominating the evening sky and creating dramatic lunar views. While its glare washes out fainter deep-sky targets, this is an excellent time to explore large lunar features, mountain rangers and crater rims through binoculars or a telescope, especially along the terminator where shadows add depth and texture. Want to explore more? Check out our ultimate guide to observing the moon for tips and tools to get the most out of each phase. | | | | The photos were taken during a severe G4 geomagnetic storm, one of the strongest in years. | | | | The next annular solar eclipse will occur on Feb. 17, 2026. | | | | The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights. | | | | The Wolf Moon is named for the hungry predators that sometimes can be heard howling in the winter month. | | | | Astronomy Kit and Accessories | | | The best solar viewing gear available for the next solar eclipse. Spy the best solar glasses, filters, telescopes and binoculars. | | | The best night vision binoculars range from basic infrared models to quality binoculars that will last a lifetime. | | | | Stay up-to-date on all things space science, news, and entertainment by subscribing to our newsletters. | |  | |  | Follow Night Sky This Week |  |  |  |  | | | | | Future US LLC © | | Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036. | | | | |
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