Night sky in November 2027

What to see in the night sky in November 2027: Moon phases, the darkest nights for the Milky Way, planets, meteor showers and other events, with dates and times.

• 4 Nov

  Mercury at greatest western elongation, 4 November 2027

  Mercury is 18.8° from the Sun — the best time to find it low in the east before sunrise.

• 17 Nov

  Leonids meteor shower 2027

  Peak night, up to 15 meteors an hour under a dark sky. A bright Moon (89%) washes out faint meteors; only the brightest will show.

• 25 Nov

  Venus and Mars in conjunction, 25 November 2027

  Venus and Mars are just 0.3° apart — they fit in one binocular view.

• 30 Nov

  Uranus at opposition 2027

  Uranus is opposite the Sun: up all night, at its closest and brightest (magnitude 5.6) in Taurus.

• 30 Nov

  The Moon meets Venus, 30 November 2027

  The Moon passes 0.9° from Venus — a pretty pair for the naked eye and the camera.

Check the clouds for that night