Your February guide to stargazing in NYC

WNYC News | Feb 1

February is one of the coldest months of the year. So it's an ideal time to get your stargazing fix by streaming NASA's mission to the moon from the comfort of your home.

Meanwhile, astronomy buffs who are willing to brave the frigid temperatures can catch the "parade of planets," when six planets in the solar system will be visible in the night sky.

WNYC's Rosemary Misdary joins Weekend Edition host David Furst for this month's astronomy report.

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