The Night Sky for the Week of 2-2-25

Throughout the week of February 2 to 8, various astronomical events occur. On February 2, marking mid-winter, look east for Regulus in Leo. The Winter Hexagon, featuring Sirius, is visible on February 3. On February 4, Jupiter resumes prograde motion, and the first-quarter Moon appears near Aries. February 5 sees the Moon occulting the Pleiades. Sirius dominates Canis Major on February 6. Orion and Gemini shine brightly on February 7. By February 8, the gibbous Moon will appear near Mars, and the color differences between Betelgeuse and Aldebaran will be observed. Jupiter's Moon Io crosses its face, with Callisto nearby. https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-january-31-february-9/