Mars and Jupiter to appear close in the sky this November
Skywatchers can observe the two planets sitting 1.2 degrees apart without telescopes on 15 and 16 November, according to the Times of India.
Mars and Jupiter will appear just 1.2 degrees apart in the southeastern sky before sunrise on 15 and 16 November, according to NASA skywatching guidance reported by the Times of India. The two planets will be visible to the naked eye without the need for binoculars or telescopes.
The planets will be positioned low in the sky, so an unobstructed view of the horizon is recommended. Jupiter is expected to be the brighter of the two, while Mars will have a recognisable reddish appearance. Observers should allow 30 minutes for their eyes to adjust to the darkness for the best view.
The month also features several meteor showers. The Northern Taurids are expected to peak around 12 November, potentially producing five meteors per hour. The Leonids are expected to peak on 17 and 18 November after moonset, with up to 15 meteors per hour possible under ideal conditions.
On 24 November, a full supermoon will occur, marking the first of three consecutive supermoons. NASA suggests looking towards the eastern horizon around sunset to see the Moon rise.
Additionally, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft will reach a distance of one light-day from Earth on 17 November. This is the first human-made object to reach such a distance. NASA will mark this with the Shine Bright for Voyager’s Light-Day activation on that date.