Mars and Jupiter will appear close together in November, offering a stunning celestial event visible through binoculars. A new app, PICASTRO, is launching to connect astrophotographers worldwide.
Mars nears Jupiter in November
Mars is moving closer to Jupiter in the night sky, and by mid-November, the two planets will be close enough to be seen together through binoculars. They will rise around midnight and remain visible until early morning, offering a striking view for stargazers.Mars continues toward Regulus
After passing Jupiter, Mars will continue its journey toward the star Regulus. The paths of both planets in the constellation Leo during November show their approach and eventual separation, as tracked by astronomers like J. Kieken.Mercury's visibility in November
Mercury will be in inferior conjunction on the 4th, making it invisible from Earth. However, by the 21st, it will reach its greatest elongation west of the Sun, offering a good chance for observation in the early part of the month before it disappears behind the Sun again.Venus emerges from dawn
Venus, which had its inferior conjunction last month, is now becoming visible in the early morning sky. It rises just under an hour before sunrise at the start of the month, and by the end of November, it will be more than three and a half hours before the Sun, making it easier to spot in the southeast.Mars in western quadrature
On the 19th, Mars will be in western quadrature, 90 degrees west of the Sun. This marks the start of a favorable period for observing the planet, which will be visible in the southern sky at the end of the night, around 60 degrees above the horizon.Jupiter also in western quadrature
Jupiter will reach western quadrature on the 18th, similar to Mars. This position makes it prominent in the night sky during the second half of the night, offering excellent viewing conditions for observers.Saturn remains visible
A month after its opposition, Saturn remains in a favorable position for observation. It is visible from dusk and reaches a good height in the evening sky, making it easy to spot with the naked eye.PICASTRO app for astrophotography
The PICASTRO app is a new platform for astrophotographers, offering both free and paid features. It allows users to share and discover high-resolution images of the night sky on mobile devices, with details on the equipment and conditions used to capture them.Sky map for November
A sky map for November shows the positions of visible planets on the 15th. Designed for viewers at 47° north latitude, it is useful for observers in France, Europe, and areas with similar latitudes. The map helps users orient themselves to find constellations and planets in the night sky.
