 | | Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com | Web Version | | | |  The first week of November opens with bright skies and a mix of cosmic treats. The supermoon — the biggest and brightest of 2025 — lights up midweek alongside the peak of the Southern Taurid meteor shower. Jupiter also puts on a rare double-shadow show as two of its moon cast their inky silhouettes upon the gas giant. Don't miss astronomy Gianluca Masi's incredible photo of Comet Lemmon, captured at the perfect moment as a glowing meteor streaked across its tail, a stunning cosmic coincidence. And be sure to read our feature on what to expect from this week's spectacular supermoon. Here's what's up this week, Clear skies, Daisy
Reference Editor, Space.com | |  | | (Starry Night) | Look near the moon's western limb for Grimaldi, a rugged, dark basin showing off its ridged rim and smooth floor. Binoculars or a small scope reveal its details best. | |  | | (Starry Night) | The Southern Taurids reach about five meteors per hour tonight. Watch out for slow, colorful fireballs from Comet 2P/Encke, but bright moonlight may hinder viewing efforts. | |  | | (Starry Night) | Two of Jupiter's moons Io and Europa, cast their shadows on the planet at once between 12:13-12:33 a.m. EST (0513-0533 GMT). A treat for telescope users. | |  | | (Starry Night) | This year's biggest and brightest full moon rises near Taurus and Aries, glowing 6% larger and 16% brighter than average. | |  | | (Starry Night) | Before sunrise, look west to see the Pleiades star cluster shine near the bright moon. | |  | | (Starry Night) | The "Demon Star" Algol dims to minimum brightness around 7:02 p.m. EST (0002 GMT on Nov. 8) before brightening again. | |  | | (Starry Night) | After 9:45 p.m. local time, look east for the waning gibbous moon beside Jupiter. They share the same view in a pair of binoculars all night alongside Gemini's twin stars. | | | | The November full moon will be the closest and brightest full moon of the year. | | | | The Taurid meteor shower is composed of two streams known as the Southern Taurids and the Northern Taurids. We explore this impressive shower in more detail here. | | | | "The reason for 3I's rapid brightening, which far exceeds the brightening rate of most Oort cloud comets at similar distances, remains unclear." | | | Siddharth Patel has been watching the sky since the age of five. Fresh off two possible asteroid discoveries, he's taking a big step toward his astronaut dream. | | | | The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights. | | | | A meteor photobombed the patch of sky containing Comet Lemmon on Oct. 24, wrapping it in a glowing trail. | | | | Astronomy Kit and Accessories | | These are the best small telescopes you can buy in every category. | | | The best solar viewing gear available for the next solar eclipse. Spy the best solar glasses, filters, telescopes and binoculars. | | | | Stay up-to-date on all things space science, news, and entertainment by subscribing to our newsletters. | |  | |  | Follow Night Sky This Week |  |  |  |  | | | | | Future US LLC © | | Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036. | | | | |
