November 2026 to feature eight celestial events including meteor showers and Supermoon
Skywatchers can observe several astronomical phenomena including a Beaver Supermoon and a close encounter between Mars and Jupiter, according to Moneycontrol.
Skywatchers can witness eight different celestial events throughout November 2026, according to a report by Moneycontrol. The month will feature three meteor showers, a Supermoon, and various planetary displays.
The Southern Taurid meteor shower is expected to peak overnight from November 4 to 5, with the highest point around 1:45 pm EST on November 5. Observers in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia may see approximately 5 meteors per hour. The Northern Taurids will peak on the night of November 11-12, with the peak moment at about 1:02 pm EST on November 12.
On November 16, Mars and Jupiter will appear approximately 1.2 degrees apart. The closest approach occurs around 11:22 pm EST on November 15, with the best viewing time before dawn on November 16. Later, the Leonid meteor shower will peak overnight from November 17 to 18, with a predicted peak at 7:19 pm EST on November 17.
Mercury will reach its greatest western elongation on November 20 at approximately 5:59 pm EST. The Beaver Supermoon will reach peak illumination at approximately 9:53 am EST on November 24. This occurs when the Full Moon is near its closest orbital point to Earth.
Uranus will reach opposition on November 25 at approximately 5:47 pm EST, appearing at magnitude 5.6. Finally, Venus will reach its greatest brightness of 2026 on November 27 at approximately 1:37 pm EST, appearing in the morning sky.