Nov. 1
Close approach of the Moon and M44 (Beehive Cluster)
The Moon passes near the Beehive Cluster in the constellation Cancer.
Moon at last quarter
Half of the Moon appears illuminated as it reaches its last quarter phase.
Nov. 2
Close approach of the Moon and Mars
The Moon passes near Mars in the sky.
Lunar occultation of Mars
The Moon passes directly in front of Mars, temporarily obscuring the planet from view in parts of the world.
Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
Mars appears near the Moon along the same celestial longitude.
Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter
The Moon passes near Jupiter in the sky.
Lunar occultation of Jupiter
The Moon passes directly in front of Jupiter, temporarily obscuring the planet from view in parts of the world.
Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
Jupiter appears near the Moon along the same celestial longitude.
Nov. 3
Lunar occultation of Regulus
The Moon passes directly in front of Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo, temporarily obscuring it from view in parts of the world.
Nov. 4
Mercury at inferior solar conjunction
Mercury passes between Earth and the Sun, making the planet temporarily difficult to observe.
Nov. 7
Lunar occultation of Venus
The Moon passes directly in front of Venus, temporarily obscuring the planet from view in parts of the world.
Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
Venus appears near the Moon along the same celestial longitude.
Nov. 9
New Moon
The Moon is positioned between Earth and the Sun and is not visible in the night sky.
Nov. 10
Mercury at perihelion
Mercury reaches the closest point to the Sun in its orbit.
Lunar occultation of Antares
The Moon passes directly in front of Antares, the bright red star in the constellation Scorpius, temporarily obscuring it from view in parts of the world.
Nov. 11
Moon at perihelion
The Moon reaches the point in its orbit closest to the Sun.
Nov. 12
Comet 69P/Taylor at perihelion
Comet 69P/Taylor reaches its closest point to the Sun in its orbit.
Northern Taurid meteor shower peak
The Northern Taurids reach peak activity, producing relatively few but occasionally bright meteors that appear to radiate from the constellation Taurus.
Nov. 13
Moon at apogee
The Moon reaches its farthest point from Earth and appears slightly smaller than average.
Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii
The Moon passes directly in front of Sigma Sagittarii, also known as Nunki, temporarily obscuring the star from view in parts of the world.
Nov. 14
Conjunction of Jupiter and Mars
Jupiter and Mars appear near each other along the same celestial longitude.
Nov. 15
Close approach of Jupiter and Mars
Jupiter and Mars pass near each other in the sky, creating a close apparent pairing of the two planets.
Nov. 17
Moon at first quarter
Half of the Moon appears illuminated as it reaches its first quarter phase.
Leonid meteor shower peak
The Leonids reach peak activity, producing fast-moving meteors associated with debris left behind by Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle.
Nov. 18
Mercury at dichotomy
Mercury reaches its half-illuminated phase as viewed from Earth.
Pleiades Cluster well placed
The Pleiades, also known as M45 or the Seven Sisters, becomes favorably positioned for observation in the constellation Taurus.
Nov. 19
Mercury at highest altitude in morning sky
Mercury reaches its highest point above the horizon in the morning sky, providing favorable conditions for viewing the planet before sunrise.
Nov. 20
Close approach of the Moon and Saturn
The Moon passes near Saturn in the night sky.
Mercury at greatest elongation west
Mercury reaches its greatest angular distance west of the Sun, making it favorably positioned for observation in the morning sky.
Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
Saturn appears near the Moon along the same celestial longitude.
Nov. 21
Alpha Monocerotid meteor shower peak
The Alpha Monocerotids reach peak activity, producing a typically modest number of meteors that appear to radiate from the constellation Monoceros.
Nov. 22
Moon at aphelion
The Moon reaches the farthest point from the Sun in its orbit.
Nov. 24
Close approach of the Moon and M45 (Pleiades)
The Moon passes near the Pleiades star cluster in the constellation Taurus.
Full Moon
November's Full Moon reaches peak illumination and remains visible for much of the night.
Nov. 25
Moon at perigee
The Moon reaches its closest point to Earth and appears slightly larger than average.
Uranus at opposition
Uranus reaches opposition, placing it opposite the Sun in Earth's sky. This is one of the best times of the year to observe the planet.
Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri
The Moon passes directly in front of Beta Tauri, also known as Elnath, temporarily obscuring the star from view in parts of the world.
Nov. 27
Venus at greatest brightness
Venus reaches its greatest apparent brightness, making it especially prominent in Earth's sky.
Nov. 28
November Orionid meteor shower peak
The November Orionids reach peak activity, producing a modest number of meteors that appear to radiate from the constellation Orion.
Hyades Cluster well placed
The Hyades, an open star cluster in the constellation Taurus, becomes favorably positioned for observation.
Close approach of the Moon and M44 (Beehive Cluster)
The Moon passes near the Beehive Cluster in the constellation Cancer.
Nov. 30
Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter
The Moon passes near Jupiter in the sky.
Lunar occultation of Jupiter
The Moon passes directly in front of Jupiter, temporarily obscuring the planet from view in parts of the world.
Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter
Jupiter appears near the Moon along the same celestial longitude.
Lunar occultation of Regulus
The Moon passes directly in front of Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo, temporarily obscuring it from view in parts of the world.
Close approach of the Moon and Mars
The Moon passes near Mars in the sky.
Conjunction of the Moon and Mars
Mars appears near the Moon along the same celestial longitude.
–Compiled by Mykel Del Angel
