February can be frigid and fun!
Hello, everyone!
I hope youโre all staying warm and enjoying the crisp winter skies! February brings exciting celestial events and another great month of astronomy for our society. Get ready for many nights of Moon events and watch while the Moon continues its eternal journey across our night sky. Realize the stability that our Moon provides for this planet, our lives and all the lives of all things on this Planet, Earth, 3rd Rock from the Sun.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
General Monthly Meeting โ Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM โ with Special Guest Lecturer starting at 3:00 PM
๐ Hofstra University โ Berliner Hall Room 117
We are thrilled to welcome special guest and renowned selenophile, Robert Reeves, as he waxes eloquently about his passion for the Moon. Reeves, a leading expert in lunar imaging and exploration, will share breathtaking lunar observations, insights into future lunar missions, and his lifelong fascination with Earthโs celestial neighbor. Donโt miss this inspiring presentation!
New Observation Location โ Saturday, February 8, 2025 (Weather Permitting)
๐ Humes Preserve, North Shore Land Alliance, Muttontown, NY
We are excited to announce a new observing site at Humes Preserve! This dark-sky location, in partnership with the North Shore Land Alliance, offers excellent viewing conditions. Join us as we explore winter constellations, deep-sky objects, and more.
Observation Night โ Friday, February 21, 2025 (Weather Permitting)
๐ Jones Beach Nature & Energy Center (JBENC)
Join us for a night of stargazing at this beautiful waterfront location. We will observe Jupiter and its moons, the Orion Nebula, and other winter sky wonders. Dress warmly and bring your telescopes! Keep an eye on your emails for last-minute weather updates.
Celestial Highlights for February
๐ญ February 6 โ Rupes Recta Visible
๐ญย February 10ย โ Conjunction of Venus and Saturn
๐ย February 12ย โ Full Snow Moon
๐ ย February 22ย โ Zodiacal Light visible in the west after sunset
๐ย February 28ย โ 7 Planet Alignment โ New Moon
Letโs make the most of these long winter nights! As always, thank you for your enthusiasm and support. Clear skies!
Jason Cousins
President, Amateur Observers Society of New York