Northern Taurid Meteor Shower (November 11-12) Known for producing slow-moving, bright meteors, the Taurids will be at their peak around November 11-12.
New Moon (November 13) The moon will be completely dark on November 13, creating ideal conditions for stargazing and viewing deep-sky objects like galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae without interference.
Leonid Meteor Shower (November 16-17) The Leonids are famous for their fast and bright meteors and are expected to peak between November 16 and 17.
Jupiter at Opposition (November 17) On November 17, Jupiter will be directly opposite the Sun from Earth's perspective, making it the perfect time to view the planet at its largest and brightest in the sky.
First Quarter Moon (November 20) A first-quarter moon provides a nice balance of light for evening viewing, with sharp shadows on the moon’s surface that highlight its craters and mountains.
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse (November 30) A subtle penumbral lunar eclipse will be visible on November 30. Though it’s more subtle than a full or partial eclipse, you'll notice a shadow cast over the moon's surface during its peak.
Venus in the Morning Sky Venus will be shining brightly as the "Morning Star" throughout November, especially prominent before dawn. It's a great time to spot the planet with the naked eye.
The Andromeda Galaxy November is ideal for viewing the Andromeda Galaxy, the closest spiral galaxy to our Milky Way. On a clear night, you can spot it without a telescope by looking for a faint smudge near the constellation Andromeda.