Planet mayhem: Mars is coming to 'break up' Jupiter and the Moon

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Stargazers may have spotted Jupiter and the Moon inching closer together in the sky this week. Tonight is your last chance to see the pair make a close approach, before Mars comes to steal the show over the weekend.

February has already been an exciting month for planet-spotting, with a six-strong parade of planets gracing our skies and a gas giant forming a celestial duo with the Moon.

After all, this month had a tough act to follow, with January kicking off 2025 with some spectacular astronomical events, including Mars shining big and bright and a "once-in-a-lifetime" comet.

As the planetary parade continues, the Moon has made its way across the sky to greet its members. On February 1, the crescent moon shone between Venus and Saturn.