Moon at Aphelion – November 3, 2025 On November 3, 2025, at 16:51 IST, the Moon reaches its aphelion—the furthest point from the Sun in its orbit sitting 0.9941 AU from the Sun. At this moment, Earth is 0.9920 AU from the Sun, and the Moon is 362,000 km from Earth. This rare alignment happens […]

Mercury at dichotomy on November 4 Date & Time: November 4, 2025, at 08:46 IST Event: Mercury reaches half phase (dichotomy) during its Sep–Nov 2025 evening apparition Brightness: Magnitude –0.1 (bright) Visibility from New Delhi: Mercury will be low, max altitude about 12° above horizon at sunset (peak around Nov 1) Difficult to observe due […]

Full Moon – November 5, 2025 Time: 18:49 IST The Moon reaches full phase, visible all night (rises at dusk, sets at dawn). This full moon coincides with perigee – the Moon’s closest point to Earth. Called a "supermoon" because it appears slightly larger and brighter. Distance from Earth: about 356,500 km. Size varies by […]

Lunar Occultation of Beta Tauri (Elnath) – November 8, 2025 Date & Time: November 8, 2025, from 07:10 IST to 11:08 IST. Event: The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation. Visibility: This event will be visible from South America and Africa, but not from New Delhi. Location effect: […]

Jupiter Enters Retrograde Motion – November 11, 2025 Date & Time: November 11, 2025, at 22:07 IST Event: Jupiter will begin its retrograde motion, appearing to reverse direction and move westward among the stars. Why it happens: This apparent reversal occurs because of Earth’s own motion around the Sun, changing our perspective as we pass […]

✨ Northern Taurid Meteor Shower – Nov 12, 2025 Get ready for a cosmic light show! 🌌 The Northern Taurids, active from Oct 20 – Dec 10, will peak on Nov 12. 🔭 Best visibility (New Delhi): After 17:54 IST till dawn (06:13 IST) Peak displays around 01:00 IST 🌠 Radiant in Taurus, high at […]

Moon at Last Quarter – November 12, 2025 Time: November 12, 2025, at 10:58 IST The Moon reaches last quarter phase, appearing half illuminated. Visibility from New Delhi: Rises at 23:45 IST (late night) Sets at 13:08 IST (early afternoon) Most prominent in the pre-dawn sky, high overhead by sunrise Phase cycle: The Moon moves […]

Conjunction of Mercury and Mars – November 13, 2025 Date & Time: November 13, 2025, at 00:11 IST Event: Mercury and Mars share the same right ascension; Mercury passes 1°18' south of Mars Brightness: Mercury mag 1.1, Mars mag 1.4 (both in Scorpius) Visibility from New Delhi: Not observable, as they reach their highest point […]

Lunar Occultation of Regulus – November 13, 2025 From 04:28 to 07:16 IST, the Moon will pass in front of Regulus, causing a lunar occultation. Visible from parts of Russia, Svalbard, eastern Greenland, northeastern Svalbard, and Jan Mayen. Not visible from New Delhi. Due to the Moon’s close proximity, the occultation visibility is limited to […]

Leonid Meteor Shower – Nov 17, 2025 Mark your calendars! The Leonids, famous for their brilliant fireballs, will peak on Nov 17–18. Viewing from New Delhi: Visible after 23:49 IST till dawn (06:17 IST) Best time: pre-dawn hours Radiant in Leo, reaching 81° altitude Up to 14 meteors/hour under dark skies With the New Moon […]

New Moon – November 20, 2025 Time: November 20, 2025, at 12:18 IST Event: The Moon passes close to the Sun and is lost in its glare for a few days. Phase cycle: The Moon orbits Earth every 29.5 days, cycling through new, first quarter, full, and last quarter phases. During new moon, the Earth, […]

Mercury at Inferior Solar Conjunction – November 20, 2025 Time: November 20, 2025, at 14:49 IST Event: Mercury passes between the Sun and Earth, marking the end of its evening visibility and soon becoming a morning object. Separation: Will appear just 0°32' from the Sun, making it completely unobservable for several weeks due to the […]

The Moon at Apogee – November 20, 2025 Time: November 20, 2025, at 08:18 IST Event: The Moon reaches its apogee — the furthest point from Earth in its orbit. Distance: About 406,700 km from Earth, compared to 356,500 km at perigee. Effect: The Moon appears slightly smaller and dimmer than usual, though the difference […]

Uranus at Opposition – November 21, 2025 Date & Time: November 21, 2025, at 17:47 IST Event: Uranus will be at opposition, positioned opposite the Sun in the sky. Location: In the constellation Taurus. Visibility from New Delhi: Visible from 19:04 IST to 05:12 IST Rises at 19:04 IST, 21° above eastern horizon Culminates (highest […]

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars – November 21, 2025 Date & Time: November 21, 2025, at 18:00 IST Event: The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, with the Moon 4°27' south of Mars (appulse). Moon phase: 1 day old, mag –8.0 in Scorpius Mars magnitude: 1.4 in Ophiuchus Visibility from New Delhi: […]

🌠 α-Monocerotid Meteor Shower – Nov 21, 2025 Get ready for a rare celestial treat! The α-Monocerotids will peak on Nov 21, under dark, moonless skies 🌙. 🔭 Viewing from New Delhi: Visible after 22:03 IST till dawn (06:20 IST) Best displays: around 04:00 IST Radiant in Canis Minor Parent body: Comet C/1917 F1 (Mellish) […]

The Moon at Perihelion – November 22, 2025 Time: November 22, 2025, at 12:04 IST Event: The Moon reaches perihelion—its closest point to the Sun in its monthly orbit. Distance from the Sun: 0.9852 AU At this time, Earth is 0.9878 AU from the Sun. The Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, occurring […]

Comet 210P/Christensen at Perihelion – November 22, 2025 Date: November 22, 2025 Event: Comet 210P/Christensen reaches its closest point to the Sun (perihelion) at 0.52 AU. Visibility from New Delhi: Not easily observable on perihelion day due to its proximity to the Sun (only about 19° separation). Viewing tip: Because it’s close to the Sun, […]

Mercury at Perihelion – November 23, 2025 Time: November 23, 2025, at 16:41 IST Event: Mercury reaches perihelion—its closest point to the Sun in its 88-day orbit. Distance from the Sun: Approximately 0.31 AU (about 46 million km). Orbit: Mercury has a highly elliptical orbit, ranging from 0.307 AU at perihelion to 0.467 AU at […]

Lunar Occultation of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki) – November 24, 2025 Date & Time: November 24, 2025, from 04:38 to 07:08 IST Event: The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), causing a lunar occultation. Visibility: Observable from the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the South Sandwich Islands. Not visible from New Delhi. The […]

The Hyades Cluster (Collinder 50) – November 27, 2025 Object: Hyades open star cluster (Collinder 50), magnitude 1.0, located in Taurus Visibility from New Delhi: Visible between 18:44 and 06:03 IST Rises at 18:44 IST, 11° above eastern horizon Culminates at 00:24 IST, 77° above southern horizon (highest point in the sky) Sets below 11° […]

Moon at First Quarter – November 28, 2025 Time: November 28, 2025, at 12:29 IST Phase: The Moon reaches first quarter, appearing half illuminated. Visibility from New Delhi: Rises at 12:41 IST Sets at 00:02 IST Prominent in the evening sky, high around sunset, then sets before midnight Cycle: The Moon completes its orbit around […]

🌠 November Orionid Meteor Shower – Nov 28, 2025 The November Orionids will peak on Nov 28, with dark skies favoring observations after midnight. 🔭 Viewing from New Delhi: Active: Nov 13 – Dec 6 Visible after 19:18 IST, till dawn (06:25 IST) Best time: around 02:00 IST Radiant: Orion constellation Peak: ~2 meteors/hour (low […]

Close Approach of the Moon and Saturn – November 29, 2025 Date & Time: November 29, 2025, at 21:42 IST The Moon and Saturn will pass within 3°18' of each other, making a beautiful close approach. Moon phase: 9 days old, magnitude –12.3 in Pisces. Saturn brightness: magnitude 0.8 in Aquarius. Visibility from New Delhi: […]