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A big Moon soon full will rise above the northwestern horizon, around 5:00 UT.
To its right slightly higher you will find thestar Pollux.
Keep going up to the right and you’ll find Pollux’s companion: Castor.
The three stars will form a beautiful alignment in the February sky.
Low on the horizon, choose an open site for this observation.