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February 2013

Tune into the most observable events in this month's sky.

Mercury-gleams

Mercury's twilight romp

February 2013: The solar system's two largest planets, Jupiter and Saturn, put on nice displays during February. Mercury and Mars add to the evening scene during twilight.

By Martin Ratcliffe, Alister Ling // Published: December 21, 2012

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