February 2053 Sky Events

Observer Location:Beijing (39.904°, 116.407°)

Monthly Sky Events Overview

22 sky events total, including 4 moon phases and 3 planetary events.

Daily Sky Events

All times are in local time (Asia/Shanghai)

Group Date Sunrise/Sunset Moonrise/Moonset Moon Phase Sky Events

Planetary outlook

February 2053 mid-month observing conditions

Mercury

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: 0.8
Constellation: Pisces
Angular diameter: 8.8"
Status: near superior conjunction

Observation tip: Visible to the naked eye; Mercury stays close to the Sun; best seen at dusk or dawn

Right ascension: 22h46m59s
Declination: -05°01'16"

Venus

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -3.9
Constellation: Aquarius
Angular diameter: 9.8"
Status: near inferior conjunction

Observation tip: Very bright, easily visible to the naked eye; Venus is the brightest planet and is best seen at dusk or dawn

Right ascension: 21h29m11s
Declination: -16°03'41"

Mars

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: 0.6
Constellation: Taurus
Angular diameter: 7.5"
Status: near western quadrature

Observation tip: Visible to the naked eye; Its reddish appearance is obvious; it is best observed near opposition

Right ascension: 03h30m15s
Declination: +20°39'26"

Jupiter

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -2.2
Constellation: Scorpius
Angular diameter: 39.3"
Status: near eastern quadrature

Observation tip: Very bright, easily visible to the naked eye; Its moons are easy to spot and it is excellent for telescope observing

Right ascension: 14h16m44s
Declination: -12°14'30"

Saturn

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: 0.9
Constellation: Pisces
Angular diameter: 15.5"
Status: near western quadrature

Observation tip: Visible to the naked eye; Saturn’s rings require a telescope to see clearly

Right ascension: 22h25m42s
Declination: -11°24'41"

Uranus

Fair
Apparent magnitude: 5.4
Constellation: Libra
Angular diameter: 4.0"
Status: near eastern quadrature

Observation tip: Binoculars are recommended; Binoculars or a telescope are recommended

Right ascension: 12h17m48s
Declination: -01°05'27"

Neptune

Fair
Apparent magnitude: 7.7
Constellation: Taurus
Angular diameter: 2.3"
Status: near western quadrature

Observation tip: A telescope is required; A telescope is required; Neptune appears blue-green

Right ascension: 03h53m03s
Declination: +18°31'36"

Moon

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -12.7
Constellation: Capricornus
Angular diameter: 11545.0"
Status: Moon illumination 12.9%

Observation tip: Moon illumination 12.9%; good for observing lunar surface detail

Right ascension: 19h02m41s
Declination: -17°41'25"