
February 2021 is quiet on the astronomical phenomena front, but not on the astronomy field! Rover Perseverance lands on Mars after 203 days of traveling through our solar system. It will land after being ferried to the surface with the new Mars Helicopter. After reading about February’s moon phases, meteor shower, lunar alignments, and planetary movements – head over to NASA’s website to learn more about Perseverance and the Mars 2020 Mission!
All digital 2021 moon phase calendars are on sale in the shop! It’s time to get ready for a new year.
Moon Phases for January 2021
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Third Quarter Moon | New Moon | First Quarter Moon | Full Moon |
4th | 11th | 19th | 27th |
Moon Facts
Perigee: | 3rd |
Descending Node: | 6th |
Apogee: | 18th |
Ascending Node: | 20th |
Moon Name: | Snow Moon |
Meteor Showers

Name | Date | Radiant Point (Origin Location) |
α-Centaurids Meteor Shower | 8th | Centaurus |
Lunar Movements
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Planetary Movements
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Mercury | Venus | Mercury and Saturn |
Inferior Conjunction | Aphelion | Conjunction |
8th | 20th | 23rd |
Astronomy Calendar

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