Thursday, February 19, 2026

Today: After crossing the sky this afternoon, the waxing crescent Moon will lower in the west this evening. As the light from the sunset dims, an object will appear below to the left of the Moon. Of a subtle yellow, the is the planet Saturn, which is 99.9 percent...

February 19, 2026

Sunrise: 6:44 AM Sunset: 5:25 PM Length of day: 10 hours and 41 minutes It was on this date in 1972 blizzard conditions swept all of northern New England as a powerful nor’easter passed over Cape Cod, raking the coastal sections of New England with winds gusting...

February 18, 2026

Sunrise: 6:45 AM Sunset: 5:24 PM Length of day: 10 hours and 39 minutes The biggest storm of a snowy February came to an end on this date in 1952. The snowfall of 28 inches in Northfield brought snow levels to 40 inches on the ground. In the southern Green Mountains...

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Today: The planet Mercury presents a challenge to see, even when it’s at its best. Tonight, though, the slender Crescent Moon acts as an excellent guide to our elusive, inner-most planet. With the twilight ebbing between 5:45 and 6 o’clock, look low in the...