Five night sky events to look out for this autumn
From meteor showers to a November supermoon, there are a number of impressive sights to behold in the autumn night sky.
Autumn nights offer more time to gaze at the heavens, with several celestial events to behold. The Pleiades, also called the Seven Sisters, appears in the Taurus constellation, visible to the naked eye as six stars. The Orionid meteor shower peaks around October 21, originating from Halley's Comet debris. The best viewing conditions occur away from light pollution.
Early risers may witness a planetary alignment of Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter before dawn on November 14. Mercury will be the most difficult to spot due to its low altitude. Another meteor shower, the Leonids, peaks on November 17, known for their speed and brightness. The month concludes with a supermoon, the Beaver Moon, on November 24, appearing larger and brighter than usual.
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