A lunar occultation happens when the moon passes directly in front of a star or another celestial body, blocking it from view ...

On the night of Feb. 2, skywatchers in eastern North America can see the moon occult Regulus — a rare event visible to the ...

Skywatchers across parts of North America are getting front-row seats to a lunar occultation, where Luna makes one of the ...

One of the brightest stars in the night sky will vanish as seen from North America and Europe in a rare event.

A rare lunar occultation will occur on Feb. 2 when the moon passes directly in front of bright star Regulus as seen from a ...

Adding to the sky show is Regulus, one of the brightest stars visible from Earth, and a beacon steeped in myth and prestige ...

The second full moon of 2026 — the snow moon — rose after sunset on Sunday, Feb. 1, lighting up the night sky across the ...

The Snow Moon will align with 'Royal Star' Regulus in a bright celestial show on February 1.

The moon is our nearest neighbor in space, at an average distance of about 238,000 miles. As it orbits our Earth every month or so, it appears to pass by ...

Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. February 1: The February Full Snow Moon shines The waning gibbous Moon passes 0.4° due north of Regulus in Leo at 10 P.M.

The star will be visible tonight, appearing slightly above the rising moon. Optimal viewing time for Regulus is around 8:50 p.m. local time. In some parts of the world, the moon will pass in front of ...

February stargazing is so special. Sure it’s cold but the extra special celestial jewels make it worth bundling up for. If you’re not already in the darker countryside, try to get out there. But ...