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See the Moon, Jupiter, Mars, and Regulus close together around November 30, 2026. Find local viewing times and tips for watching this compact sky gathering.

See Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter in the November 2026 planet parade. Compare Nov 14 and 20 viewing times, and learn where to look before sunrise.

Find out when the Beaver Moon reaches full phase, why it is a supermoon, what its name means, and when to watch it rise in your location.

Plan your stargazing week! This guide updates daily with tonight’s best stargazing targets and viewing tips.

Is it likely for an asteroid to hit Earth anytime soon? In this article, we’ll answer the most burning questions about potentially hazardous asteroids.

Watch the Leonids on November 17–18, 2026! Find the best viewing hours, check the Moon’s phase, and explore the history of this famous meteor shower.

Find out when Spica is visible and how to find it, discover interesting facts about the star, and learn about its upcoming encounters with the Moon and planets.

Comet Encke returns in early 2027. See when and where to look for 2P/Encke, how bright it may get, and how to observe it.

Learn why stars twinkle, flicker, or flash red and blue, how atmospheric scintillation works, and why planets usually shine more steadily in the night sky.

What is that bright dot shining near the Moon tonight? Find out about stars and planets that can be seen next to our natural satellite this month!

Jupiter has 115 moons, including the four famous Galilean moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. Learn the current moon count and how to see the largest ones in your sky.

See when Venus is visible in 2026, how to find it in the sky, and why it shines so brightly. Learn key facts and upcoming events featuring Venus.

See which planets are visible tonight in our November 9–15, 2026 guide, with viewing times, regional tips, and advice for spotting them with or without optics.

Find Pollux in the night sky: see where Gemini’s brightest star is, when it’s visible, how it compares to Castor, and what makes it special.

Find Regulus in the night sky, explore its color, distance, and mythology, and discover when the Moon and planets will pass close to this star.

See when the next planetary alignment happens in 2026, find out which planets will align, and explore upcoming planet parade dates.

Explore Uranus facts, from its size, composition, and sideways rotation to its rings and moons, and learn how to observe the planet in 2026.

Learn why Mars is red, how to recognize it in the night sky, and when to watch its upcoming encounters with the Moon, Jupiter, and Regulus in November 2026.

Find the Pleiades star cluster tonight: here’s where to look in the sky, when the Seven Sisters are visible, how to spot them from your location, and when the Moon passes nearby.

Explore November meteor showers in 2026, including the Taurids and Leonids, with peak dates, Moon phase, and practical tips for catching shooting stars.