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This Sky & Telescope podcast provides an observational guide to celestial objects visible during November, with particular focus on a rare opportunity in the month's latter half when all five naked-eye planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn) can be observed in a single viewing period spanning dusk and dawn. The audio tour also includes information about navigating November's night sky and discusses a constellation representing a mythological queen.
Why it matters
This represents an accessible public astronomy event that requires no special equipment, allowing casual observers to witness a planetary alignment that occurs infrequently. Such observational opportunities help engage public interest in astronomy and provide educational value for understanding planetary orbits and celestial mechanics.
This episode takes you on a guided audio tour of the stars and planets that you’ll see overhead during November. During the last half of this month, all five bright planets can be seen before dawn and after sunset. You’ll also get the lowdown on a celestial queen with an unfortunate fate. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.
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