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SATURN & NEPTUNE: THE FINAL TRILOGY Three encounters. One historic farewell.
π February 16β17, 2026
π Calatagan, Batangas
This February, the night sky offers a spectacle that will not be repeated for more than a century.
Saturn and Neptune β two distant giants β will appear less than one degree apart, marking the third and final close conjunction of this rare series.
After this⦠the next time they come this close again will be around the year 2132.
β¨ To honor this once-in-a-lifetime moment, AstroTourism Philippines presents a 3-night stargazing event, with the same complete program every night β so you can choose the date that works best for you.
π Choose Your Night (Same Program, Different Moon Phase):
β’ Feb 16 β Whispers Before the Dark (PreβNew Moon)
β’ Feb 17 β The Darkest Canvas (New Moon)
β’ Feb 18β19 β The First Smile of the Moon (Young Crescent Moon)
π AFTER THE CONJUNCTION β THE NIGHT CONTINUES
Even after Saturn and Neptune sink below the horizon, the sky keeps giving:
β¨ Asterisms & Constellations
πΉ Big Dipper
πΉ Winter Triangle
πΉ Spring Triangle
πΉ Summer Triangle
πͺ Planetary Highlights
πΉ Jupiter joining Castor & Pollux, forming a rare tri-color celestial triangle
(blue, white, and golden hues in one sky!)
π Deep Night Rewards
πΉ Telescope viewing of planets and deep-sky objects
πΉ Guided constellation tours
πΉ Quiet beach stargazing sessions
πΉ Summer Milky Way rising before dawn for early risers
π Sunset Bonus
Witness the Sun touching the sea horizon, one of Calataganβs most iconic natural views β the perfect opening to a cosmic night.
WHY THIS EVENT IS SPECIAL:
β’ A rare planetary alignment seen only once in a lifetime
β’ Two ringed planets, symbols of cycles and continuity
β’ A Valentine-season sky shared by families, friends, students, beginners, and enthusiasts
β’ A moment where you donβt just observe β you become a witness to astronomical history
EVENT FORMAT (IMPORTANT):
β Same talks
β Same telescopes
β Same sky highlights
β Limited slots per night for comfort and quality viewing
Pick ONE night. Experience EVERYTHING.
π REGISTRATION:
Registration opens on January 10, 2026
Slots are limited per night to preserve sky quality and guest experience.
Follow AstroTourism Philippines for:
β’ Registration links
β’ Fees & inclusions
β’ What to bring
β’ Accommodation options
β¨ Some meetings take centuries.
β¨ This one is meant to be shared.
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