Celestial events to light up February nights

JEDDAH: February skies will offer a variety of astronomical phenomena, giving enthusiasts a chance to track the moon, planets and stars while enjoying spectacular celestial displays. Jeddah Astronomy Society Director Majed Abu Zahra said observing faint celestial objects during the first week of February was challenging due to bright moonlight, as the full moon occurred on Feb. 1. He said that on Feb. 2 and 3, the waning gibbous moon passed in front of Regulus, the brightest star in Leo, in a phenomenon known as an occultation. Additionally, on Feb.

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