February 2026 offers skywatchers plenty of rare celestial events to enjoy. This month has it all — from a solar eclipse and a rare six-planet alignment to Mercury’s prime viewing time, along with close encounters between the Moon, planets, and bright stars.Mark your calendar, as all the events with their dates and times are explained below. #space #astronomy #viralfbreels #planet #Jupiter | Modern Sciencex

December 31 — The Moon Meets the Pleiades 💫 As the final night of 2025 unfolds, the sky offers a gentle farewell. On December 31, the Moon drifts past the Pleiades star cluster — the legendary Seven Sisters — creating one of the most graceful celestial encounters of the year. Suspended in the constellation Taurus, the Pleiades glow with delicate blue light from 444 light-years away, while the Moon shines nearby, bright and familiar. The contrast is mesmerizing: ancient starlight meeting moonlig