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November Sky Highlights
Three meteor showers and Uranus visibility peak in November.
In brief
Three meteor showers and Uranus visibility peak in November. November offers three meteor showers and the best chance to see Uranus with naked-eye visibility. Originally reported by Gothamist.
November Meteor Showers
November features three meteor showers for stargazers.
Southern Taurids Peak
Southern Taurids peak Nov 4-5 with five meteors per hour.
Northern Taurids Peak
Northern Taurids peak Nov 12-13 with five meteors per hour.
Leonids Peak
Leonids peak Nov 17-18 with fifteen shooting stars per hour.
Supermoon Event
Supermoon appears up to 14% larger and 30% brighter Nov 23-24.
Planetary Visibility
Jupiter, Mars, Saturn and Uranus visible in November night sky.
Uranus Opposition
Uranus reaches opposition Nov 25, closest to Earth in its orbit.
Fall Constellations
Orion, Canis Major and Canis Minor visible in November sky.
Viewing Tips
Use planetarium apps to locate Uranus before telescope viewing.
What to remember
November offers three meteor showers and the best chance to see Uranus with naked-eye visibility.
