03/11/2026
November 2026 brings a month of beautiful celestial events, from meteor showers and planetary encounters to a spectacular supermoon. Here are six dates to mark on your calendar!
November 7 — Moon, Venus & Spica
Look toward the eastern sky before sunrise to see the slender crescent Moon near brilliant Venus and Spica, one of the brightest stars in Virgo.
November 12 — Northern Taurid Meteor Shower
The Northern Taurids reach their peak. This shower produces only a handful of meteors per hour under ideal conditions, but it is known for occasional bright fireballs.
November 15–16 — Mars & Jupiter Meet
Mars and Jupiter will appear close together in the morning sky before sunrise.
November 17–18 — Leonid Meteor Shower
The Leonids reach their peak, with up to around 15 meteors per hour possible under ideal dark-sky conditions. For the best chance of spotting meteors, watch during the early morning hours after the Moon sets.
November 24 — Beaver Supermoon
November’s full Moon will also be a supermoon, appearing slightly larger and brighter than an average full Moon. Look toward the eastern horizon around moonrise for a beautiful view.
November 27-28 — Venus at Greatest Brightness
Venus reaches its greatest apparent brightness of the year, shining brilliantly in the pre-dawn sky.
