February’s night sky gives us the bright trio of Mars, Jupiter and Venus, according to NASA skywatch experts. “Venus blazes at its brightest for the year after sunset, then Mars and Jupiter will rule the night amid the menagerie of bright winter stars,” the U.S. space agency said in its February blog, which gives a summary of sky events.

Venus, Jupiter, and Mars dominate the sky. Catch your last views of Saturn as early in the month, the Moon passes in front of the Pleiades.

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also applies to northern hemisphere mid-northern latitudes).

Skywatchers: February's celestial events include the Snow Moon, Venus's peak brightness, and a stunning planetary alignment.

NASA has shared details of what to look out for in the night sky this month, with the moon appearing alongside a parade of planets.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

NASA has shared sky watching tips for February as the planets will shine bright throughout the month as they did in January. Venus will shine at its brightest for the year after sunset before Mars and Jupiter glisten.