November Night Sky 2024: Brightest Planets to Watch Out For

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The night sky in November will offer some striking sights, with multiple planets visible throughout the month.

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Venus, Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn will make prominent appearances with each offering unique characteristics.

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Here's what to look out for and when, as these celestial bodies bring their unique glow to the evening sky.

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1. Venus is the standout in the western sky this month, becoming more visible each evening.

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By late November, this planet shines for nearly three hours after sunset, making it hard to miss as one of the brightest points in the sky. 

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2. Mars appears in the eastern sky during late evening hours, its orange-red glow becoming increasingly prominent as Earth moves closer to it.

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By mid-November, Mars nearly doubles in brightness, standing out against nearby stars Castor and Pollux.

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3. Jupiter rises in the east a couple of hours after sunset in early November, reaching higher points in the sky as the month goes on.

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Its magnitude brightens in early December, peaking at the end of November when it sits near the Aldebaran and Hyades star cluster.

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4. Saturn, nestled among the stars of Aquarius, takes its place high in the southern sky after nightfall.

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It is slowly ending its retrograde phase on November 16, beginning its gradual descent from the night sky in the months ahead.

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For skywatchers, November brings an excellent opportunity to enjoy these planetary sights, whether with a telescope or the naked eye.

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