SUMMARY: Greetings, fellow SkyWatchers! As the month ends and a new week begins, it's time chase down the "Magnificent Machholz" again as it heads to the far north. Our European friends are in for a treat as the Moon occults Antares on February 4! Feeling "trapped" by winter weather? Then enjoy your captivity as we utilize early dark skies to delve deeper into all the secrets of the Great Orion Nebula complex -- including the holy of holies -- the "Trapezium"! There are plenty of fun astronomy facts as well as some unique things to observe for all skill levels, so turn your eyes to the skies...

Because here's what's up!

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