February Stargazers Enjoy Celestial Spectacles

February 2025 offers a celestial spectacle with Venus reaching peak brightness, Mars shining, and a 'Snow Moon' rising in the east. Stargazers can enjoy the 'devil's horns' effect during a partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, visible from the northeastern U.S. and southeast Canada. The month also features the moon passing through the Pleiades star cluster and a conjunction of the waxing crescent moon with Venus and Saturn. National Astronomy Week, running from February 1-9, encourages stargazing with events highlighting the moon's role in guiding observers through the solar system. Concurrently, Penang celebrates the Chinese New Year with cultural events, including the Miaohui festival and Flame Watching Festival.