# NASA November 2026 Skywatching Guide and Voyager 1 Milestone Track meteor showers, planetary alignments, and a historic deep-space communication milestone this November. - **Source:** [NASA](https://www.nasa.gov) - **Published:** 2026-11-02 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/54b164f9-5878-4220-be9e-45a9e83d5491 ## Taurid Meteor Shower Peaks The Southern Taurids reach their peak around November 5, followed by the Northern Taurids on November 12. Originating from the Taurus constellation, these showers typically produce five meteors per hour under ideal conditions. Observers should watch for occasional bright fireballs, which can make the viewing experience rewarding despite the relatively low hourly frequency. ## Leonid Shower Viewing Tips The Leonids are best viewed during the early morning hours of November 17 and 18, specifically after the Moon sets. Under optimal conditions, this shower can produce up to 15 meteors per hour. For the best results, viewers should find a dark location and allow thirty minutes for eyes to adjust to darkness. ## Mars and Jupiter Conjunction On November 15 and 16, Mars and Jupiter will appear just 1.2 degrees apart in the southeastern sky before sunrise. This distance is slightly wider than two full Moons side by side. Jupiter will appear as the brighter light source, while reddish Mars remains visible to the unaided eye throughout the observation period. ## Voyager 1 Light-Day Milestone Voyager 1 reaches a historic milestone this month, becoming the first human-made object to travel one light-day from Earth. This distance means a signal traveling at light speed requires 24 hours to reach the craft and another 24 hours to return. The spacecraft is currently located in the direction of the Ophiuchus constellation. ## Shine Bright Activation Event To celebrate the Voyager 1 milestone, NASA is hosting the Shine Bright for Voyager’s Light-Day activation on November 17. This event encourages public participation to honor the spacecraft's ongoing journey through interstellar space. Interested individuals can find further details and engagement opportunities through the official NASA website to mark this unique scientific achievement. ## November Supermoon Event A full supermoon will illuminate the evening sky on November 24, marking the first of three consecutive supermoons occurring through January. Because the Moon follows an oval orbit, it appears larger and brighter when closer to Earth. Observers should look east around sunset to catch the moonrise during this specific lunar phase. ## Understanding Moon Illusion Effects While the supermoon may appear significantly larger when rising near the horizon, this is primarily due to the common Moon illusion. This psychological effect occurs with any full Moon, regardless of its distance from Earth. Despite the visual perception of increased size, the physical dimensions remain consistent with standard full Moon observations. ## Public Astronomy Engagement Resources The Night Sky Network, a nationwide coalition of amateur astronomy clubs, continues to bring NASA mission science to the general public. These groups provide resources and expert tips for skywatchers looking to explore the solar system. Staying updated on these missions helps enthusiasts track ongoing developments in space exploration and celestial observation. ## Sources covering this story - https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/skywatching/whats-up-november-2026-skywatching-tips-from-nasa/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._