Discover the Magic of the February Night Sky from Mount Teide
Nestled above the clouds on Tenerife’s majestic Mount Teide, the February night sky unfolds like a cosmic tapestry — a playground of stars, planets, constellations, zodiac signs, and lunar cycles perfect for stargazers of all ages.
Whether you're an experienced astronomer, a casual stargazer or just looking for things to do in Tenerife, you’ll not want to leave without experiencing a
Night Skies Tenerife Teide NationalParkStargazing & Sunset Tour.
Galaxies, Nebulae & Clusters you can gaze upon this February
Under Teide’s pristine skies, seasoned and budding astronomers can enjoy glimpses of:
- Andromeda Galaxy (M31) — a distant island of stars visible to the unaided eye.
- Pleiades (Seven Sisters) — a glittering open cluster near Taurus.
- Orion Nebula (M42) — a stellar nursery glowing within Orion’s sword.
Each February night brings something new, framed by the gentle rise and set of lunar phases.
Lunar Phases this February
- Full Snow Moon — Feb 1, 2026
February opens with the brilliant Snow Moon — a luminous orb that rises at dusk, lighting up the landscape and hovering near notable star clusters in the early evening.
- Third Quarter Moon — Feb 9, 2026
As the moon wanes, later nights become ideal for exploring faint deep-sky objects without lunar glare.
- New Moon — Feb 17, 2026
This new moon phase brings the darkest skies of the month — prime time to hunt galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters with binoculars or telescopes.
- First Quarter Moon — Feb 24, 2026
The lunar crescent returns, offering dramatic shadows across the lunar surface visible through telescopes.
Constellations & Zodiac Wonders
February’s clear skies over Teide showcase winter constellations like Orion, Taurus, and Gemini, dazzling observers with bright stars and deep-space objects. In the zodiac, look for:
- Aquarius – symbol of the water bearer, perched near faint galaxy clusters.
- Pisces – swirling fish winding through the misty Milky Way background.
- Aries – regal ram setting late into the night.
These signposts in the sky guide your view toward cosmic treasures visible with the naked eye or optics.
Source: starwalk.space/en
Planet Parade — Late February
February 28 delivers a celestial treat: a planetary parade, with Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter arranged along the ecliptic after sunset — a spectacle best viewed from a high vantage like Mount Teide.
