Eyes on the Sky: Feb 20 thru Feb 26

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This week, watch as the very young Moon revolves eastward through the sky each day, subsequently passing by the planets Mercury, Uranus, Venus and Jupiter. Each of these are potential photographic opportunities (except Uranus), but all can be spotted with binoculars, and all but Uranus naked eye. The constellation Gemini is given the highlight this week, noting the similarities - but mostly the differences - between Castor and Pollux, plus where to find the open cluster M35 in The Twins.

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This evening is the night to look for the VERY young Moon and Mercury near each other just after sunset. Check out the video for what to expect and where to look.