Whatever the temperature in your part of the world, when the weather allows, head outside with a telescope or pair of binoculars because February is always a great month for stargazing. The constellations Orion, Canis Major, Taurus, and Auriga dominate the northern sky this month, while southern observers see these same groups along with Puppis, Carina, and Vela, constellations which harbor some of the best sights the night sky has to offer. There are also five bright planets to see this month along with a chance to glimpse the glow of the zodiacal light, the Sun’s light reflected off tiny grains of dust left over from the formation of the solar system. Here’s what’s up in the night sky this month. Here's what’s happening in the night sky this month…