Reach for the moon during the month of February! Our Moon appears in conjunction with planets and stars along the ecliptic, as it does each month. From our perspective, the object looks close--February is no exception. A conjunction occurs when, in this case, the Moon lies in the same direction as a star or planet. As a result, there will be several oopportunities on both sides of the Sun to locate planets or bright stars with the assistance of our Moon--this article will be guide you through the night skies with its resources to enhance your celestial view!