Daily Guide
NASA's detailed guide to watching the sky.
November Skywatching
See the Moon Hide a Bright Star
In the early morning hours of November 27, catch a rare lunar occultation of Spica visible from parts of the U.S. and Canada.
Skywatching Highlights
- All month – Planet visibility report: Saturn shines in the south most of the night, Jupiter rises in the early evening alongside Taurus and Orion, while Mars trails a couple of hours behind, visible high in the early morning sky.
- November 4 – Slim crescent Moon pairs with Venus. Enjoy a beautiful sight just after sunset as the Moon and Venus meet up in the southwestern sky.
- November 10 – Saturn & the Moon. The ringed planet has a close pairing with the Moon tonight (perfect for binoculars)
- November 27 – Lunar occultation of Spica. Early risers in the eastern U.S. and Canada can catch the Moon passing in front of Spica this morning, briefly hiding the bright star from view.
Daily Guides Archive
An archive of retired NASA executive Gordon Johnston's monthly skywatching column.
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