November's night sky is packed with celestial sights! From meteor showers and a spectacular supermoon to a close pairing of Mars and Jupiter, here's what to watch for in November 2026. — Night sky: What you can see this month:
The Southern Taurid meteor shower peaks around Nov. 5, followed by the Northern Taurids around Nov. 12. Both showers are known for producing occasional bright fireballs!
Best night sky events this month – stargazing maps:
On Nov. 15–16, look southeast before sunrise to see Mars and Jupiter appear just 1.2 degrees apart in the morning sky.
The Leonid meteor shower peaks Nov. 17–18, offering another chance to catch shooting stars in the hours before dawn, after the Moon sets.
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft also reaches a remarkable milestone this month: a distance of one light-day from Earth. Celebrate with NASA's "Shine Bright for Voyager's Light-Day" event on Nov. 17.
Finally, don't miss the full supermoon on Nov. 24! Watch it rise in the east around sunset, kicking off three consecutive monthly supermoons.
Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
