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After dark, Pegasus and Andromeda dominate the southern sky, while Cassiopeia and Perseus rise in the north and northeast. Cygnus and the Milky Way stretch across the west. After 10 PM, Taurus, Auriga, and Orion bring winter constellations into view.
For deep-sky observing, explore Andromeda’s galaxies, Perseus’s open clusters, and the nebulae of Cassiopeia, Cepheus, and Cygnus. Double stars like Albireo and Almach are excellent targets, while the Blue Snowball Nebula (NGC 7662) offers a rewarding view through medium-sized telescopes.
AUTUMN MORNING VENUS Venus shines in the morning sky, showing a striking crescent through telescopes and steady binoculars before sunrise.
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SUGGESTED TOPICS FOR THIS MONTH:
- Planning a November Leonids viewing session around moonset
- Choosing a filter for emission nebulae from light-polluted suburbs
- Setting up a dew-control strategy for cold autumn nights
- Observing Mercury and Venus in the morning twilight
- Wide-field imaging of the Cassiopeia and Perseus nebula regions
NOVEMBER SKY HIGHLIGHTS
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS
November 1
Clocks fall back at 2 AM, giving you an extra hour of morning darkness for planet and meteor watching.
NEW MOON
November 9, 2:02 AM EST
New Moon brings darker skies for a week, ideal for faint galaxies, nebulae, and meteor watching.
MARS AND JUPITER CLOSE CONJUNCTION
November 14-15
Mars passes within 1° of Jupiter before dawn. Look east about an hour before sunrise; binoculars show both.
LEONID METEOR SHOWER
November 17-18
The Leonids peak overnight, offering 10–15 meteors per hour. Watch east to northeast after midnight.
MERCURY AT GREATEST WESTERN ELONGATION
November 20
Mercury reaches 20° west of the Sun, offering its best morning view this season. Look low in the east before dawn.
FULL MOON (BEAVER MOON)
November 24
The Full Beaver Moon brightens Gemini, washing out faint targets. Observe lunar craters near the terminator on nearby nights.
WHAT TO OBSERVE IN NOVEMBER
SMALL TELESCOPES / BINOCULARS
BEGINNER
Double Cluster
NGC 869 and NGC 884
Two rich open clusters in
Perseus shine in binoculars.
Use low power and a wide
field to enjoy dozens of stars
in each cluster.
INTERMEDIATE
M34
A bright, wide-field cluster in
Perseus, ideal for binoculars
or a small refractor. Look for
brighter stars against a faint
stellar backdrop.
ADVANCED
Triangulum Galaxy - M33
A faint spiral best viewed
under dark skies with averted
vision. Binoculars may reveal
it, while a small scope helps.
A UHC filter may enhance
nearby nebulosity.
MEDIUM FOCAL LENGTH SCOPES (UNDER 1000MM)
BEGINNER
Globular Cluster in Pegasus - M15
A rich globular cluster high
in autumn skies. A 6-inch or
larger scope at moderate power
resolves outer stars around its
bright, dense core.
INTERMEDIATE
Edge-On Galaxy in Andromeda
NGC 891
This thin edge-on galaxy shows
an elongated glow; dark skies
and a 6–8-inch scope help
reveal its central dust lane.
Try medium to high power.
ADVANCED
Stephan’s Quintet
NGC 7317, 7318A/B, 7319, 7320
Four faint galaxies crowd this
compact group in Pegasus.
Use a 10-inch or larger scope,
dark skies, and patient averted
vision to spot them.
LARGE FOCAL LENGTH SCOPES (OVER 1000MM)
BEGINNER
Albireo - Beta Cygni
Albireo pairs a golden-orange
star with a blue companion.
A modest telescope splits this
colorful double easily, making it
a lovely first target.
INTERMEDIATE
Veil Nebula
NGC 6960, 6992, 6995
This supernova remnant in
Cygnus shows delicate filaments
with an OIII filter and a wide,
low-power view. Dark skies help
reveal its structure.
ADVANCED
Mirach’s Ghost - NGC 404
This faint galaxy lies close to
bright Mirach in Andromeda.
A 10-inch or larger scope and
careful viewing help overcome
the star’s glare.
WHAT TO IMAGE IN NOVEMBER
SMALL IMAGING RIGS /WIDE-FIELD SETUPS
BEGINNER
Heart and Soul Nebulae
IC 1805 and IC 1848
The Heart and Soul Nebulae
fill a wide field in Cassiopeia. A
135–200mm lens captures both,
and an OSC camera makes a
forgiving first setup.
INTERMEDIATE
California Nebula - NGC 1499
This large California-shaped
nebula in Perseus fits a
300–400mm setup. H-alpha
or narrowband filters reveal
its delicate detail; plan several
hours.
ADVANCED
Cave Nebula - Sh2-155
The faint Cave Nebula in
Cepheus rewards narrowband
imaging and long exposures.
Accurate tracking and
processing reveal its subtle
structure.
MEDIUM FOCAL LENGTH IMAGING (UNDER 1000MM)
BEGINNER
Bubble Nebula - NGC 7635
A bubble-shaped nebula in
Cassiopeia, sculpted by a hot
star. Use a 500–600mm setup
with an OSC camera. Start with
modest exposures and build
integration time.
INTERMEDIATE
Elephant’s Trunk Nebula - IC 1396
A Cepheus nebula with dark,
trunk-like dust lanes. Medium
focal lengths frame it well;
narrowband adds contrast, and
accurate guiding is vital for long
exposures.
ADVANCED
Flaming Star Nebula - IC 405
In Auriga, a bright star lights
wisps of emission and reflection
nebulosity. Combine narrowband
and broadband data to balance
bright and faint detail.
LARGE FOCAL LENGTH IMAGING (OVER 1000MM)
BEGINNER
Phantom Galaxy - M74
This face-on spiral in Pisces has
delicate arms. A well-guided
long-focal-length setup and a
few hours of data make a good
first galaxy image.
INTERMEDIATE
Iris Nebula - NGC 7023
A young star lights this blue
reflection nebula in Cepheus.
Broadband imaging captures
its glow, while extra integration
reveals faint outer dust.
ADVANCED
Crescent Nebula - NGC 6888
This crescent nebula in Cygnus
reveals intricate filaments with
OIII and H-alpha filters. Accurate
guiding and long exposures
capture faint edges.
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