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Night sky November 2026 - What to look for in the sky this month
Space • • general
Key Points:
- November offers numerous notable celestial events including planetary conjunctions, meteor showers, comet sightings, and deep-sky objects visible to the naked eye or with amateur telescopes.
- Key highlights include the Southern Taurid meteor shower peak on Nov. 5, the Mars-Jupiter conjunction on Nov. 15, and the Leonid meteor shower peak on Nov. 18, providing excellent opportunities for both casual and advanced skywatchers.
- Several notable deep-sky targets such as the Andromeda Galaxy on Nov. 4, the Double Cluster in Perseus on Nov. 14, and the Ring Nebula on Nov. 22 are ideal for observation and astrophotography under dark skies.
- Bright planets like Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Mercury have prominent appearances throughout the month, with Venus showing a striking crescent phase in the predawn sky near the end of November.
- Observers are advised to use proper equipment like binoculars, telescopes, and cameras with tracking mounts for enhanced viewing and imaging, while also taking safety precautions when observing near the sun or during dawn hours.
