2024, November 11: Venus at Southern Extreme

November 11, 2024: Venus is at its extreme southern point. By month’s end it is higher in the sky. Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars are in the sky before midnight.

2024, November 9-11: Moon Passes Saturn

November 9-11, 2024: The gibbous moon passes Saturn in the southeastern sky after sunset. Saturn is one of four bright planets that are visible during the nighttime.

2024, November 8: See Mars with Beehive Star Cluster, Venus with Sagittarius

November 8, 2024: Through the end of the year, see Mars with the Beehive star cluster through a binocular. Venus moves eastward appearing in front of Sagittarius.

2024, November 7: Moon Between Evening Planets

November 7, 2024: After sundown, the moon appears between brilliant Venus and Saturn. Bright Jupiter and Mars rise later during the night.

2024, November 6: Autumn’s Midpoint, Evening Venus, Moon

November 6, 2024: Autumn’s midpoint occurs today. Look for Venus and the crescent moon after sunset.

2024, November 5: A Four-Planet Nightly Spectacular

November 5, 2024: Each night four bright planets – Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars – put on a spectacular display. This evening the crescent moon is near Venus.

2024, November 3: Venus-Jupiter Opposition, Spica at Heliacal Rising

November 3, 2024: A Venus-Jupiter Opposition occurs tonight. Venus sets as Jupiter rises. Spica makes its first morning appearance or heliacal rising.

2024, November 2: See Planets Uranus and Neptune

November 2, 2024: Planets Uranus and Neptune are visible through a binocular on moonless nights. Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars are easily visible during nighttime hours.

2024, November: Venus Gleams Brightly in the Southwest after Sunset

November 2024: Find Venus in the southwest sky after sundown. The planet outshines all other stars tonight. Mercury, Jupiter, and Mars join a nightly planet parade with Venus at mid-month.