November's sky will feature numerous celestial events from meteor showers to the epic Beaver Moon. Here are all the astronomical events lined up in the month of November.
Jupiter will hit opposition or will appear in its biggest and brightest state at 12:00 am EDT on November 3 and will be visible on the eastern horizon for skygazers in the Northern Hemisphere.
The first meteor shower of the month is predicted to peak around November 5-6. Both South Taurids will produce about five meteors per hour and the scene will be amazing.
The brightest planet of our solar system, Venus will shine more brilliantly this month. It will put on a show on the eastern horizon at 2:55 am EST. The moon will also pass in front of Venus, blocking it from view for some time.
Due to the moon’s phases, the best chance for seeing the Northern Taurids this month is from November 11-13. Ideal viewing times will be around midnight because the moon will only be about 2 per cent full that night.
Leonids shower is predicted to peak on Nov 18. The best viewing time would be late on the night of Nov 17 until dawn on Nov 18. It is possible to see 10 to 15 Leonid meteors per hour under a moonless sky.
November’s full moon will reach peak illumination on November 27 at 4:16 am EST. The moon will also appear very full and close on the night of November 26.
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