Welcome to the night sky report for February 2026 -- Your guide to the constellations, deep sky objects, planets, and celestial events that are observable during the month. Special note: The Moon could have human visitors for the first time since 1972 this month. NASA's Artemis II manned mission has its first opportunity to launch to the moon on February 8th. Four astronauts will travel beyond Earth’s orbit and fly around the Moon on Artemis II, a mission that will test NASA’s systems and hardware for human exploration of deep space. The approximately 10-day mission will test the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft, named Integrity. For this month’s observing, the Winter Triangle is your guide to the night sky. The northern hemisphere is treated to views of the stars Procyon, Sirius, and Betelgeuse, as well as awe-inspiring views of the Great Orion Nebula (M42, NGC 1976), sculpted by the stellar winds of its central bright stars. The night sky is truly a celestial showcase. Get outside and explore its wonders from your own backyard.