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December 22, 2025
November takes us into the winter months after the clocks have changed in Europe which brings the most beautiful constellations into our skies, in my opinion. Orion, Taurus, Gemini alongside the brightest star in the sky Sirius will start rising earlier and earlier which heralds the coming of Winter and the darkest and most fruitful skies of the year.
Saturn and the Moon – November 1st & 2nd
At the beginning of the month Saturn and the Moon will be quite close to each other in the evening sky. Using the Moon as a guide is a fantastic way to spot planets, which can look a little bit like stars in the sky. On November 1st Saturn will look like a star and will sit to the left of the Moon, around “10pm” if you use the Moon as a clock face. The day after Saturn’s position will move to “5pm” if you use the clockface example.
Saturn Moon 2025 Stellarium
Super Beaver Moon – November 5th
On November 5, the Full Moon, known as the Beaver Moon, will also be a Supermoon, meaning Earth’s natural satellite is near its closest orbital point and thus appears slightly larger and brighter than average.It’s difficult to tell because we only have one moon in the sky at a time but the supermoon can appear 14% bigger and 30% brighter than a regular full moon.
This bright moon will rise early, illuminating the night sky. It’s a perfect evening for moon-lit observations and photography.
Lunar Halo Luleå Matt Robinson
Northern & Southern Taurid Meteor Showers – November 4th–12th
We’ll transition through the activity of both the Southern Taurids (peaking around Nov 4–5) and the Northern Taurids (peaking around Nov 11–12). Although each shower normally produces only about 5 meteors per hour, their overlapping in 2025 increases the chance of bright fireballs streaking the sky. Aim for late evening in low-light areas and be alert for slow, bright meteors.
Shooting Star 1 Alex Andrews
Iconic Leonid Meteor Shower – November 17th–18th
The famous Leonid meteor shower peaks overnight Nov 17–18 as Earth passes through debris from Comet Tempel‑Tuttle. With a waning crescent moon offering dark skies, expect up to 15 meteors per hour under optimal conditions. Novermber generally is a good month for shooting star observing due to the number of meteor showers occuring.
Shooting Star 2 Aleksandar Pasaric
Micro New Moon – November 20th
On November 20, the Moon reaches apogee (its farthest point from Earth in orbit), creating a micro-new-moon. The faint lunar presence before sunrise means the night sky will be especially dark ideal for deep-sky observation of faint stars, galaxies, and the Milky Way. A New Moon is extremelly difficult to observe because of it’s close proximity to the Sun in the sky and the lack of illumination on the Earth-facing side. So we wouldn’t recommend looking for it, maybe just be away that it’s having a micro month.
November 2025 brings a rich blend of lunar and meteor activity, perfect for skywatchers of all levels. Mark your calendar, choose a dark spot, and look upward to hopefully clear skies ahead and happy stargazing!
Sunset Moon Matt Robinson
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