Brightest planets in Nov.'s night sky
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On Nov. 5, the moon will reach its peak of fullness at exactly 8:19 a.m. ET, marking the closest supermoon of the year. Here's everything you need to know about this upcoming lunation.
Sunrise and sunset • Rises at 7:31 a.m. and sets at 5:59 p.m. on the 1st (daylight saving time) • Rises at 7:03 a.m. and sets at 4:37 p.m. on the 30th (standard time) Moon’s phases • Full
Smartphone - Use the night mode setting if your phone has one. You should be able to take a long-exposure photo for a few seconds. Make sure to hold you phone as still as possible. Use a tripod for the best results. This is an image of Comet Lemmon taken using a long exposure on an iPhone 16 Pro.
The sky is filled with rare celestial treats this week. Want to spot some cool comets? Here's what to know about comets Lemmon and SWAN, how to spot.
The moon will also be large and lovely when it rises during the afternoon on Nov. 4 and Nov. 5. Minnesota Starwatch is a service of the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics, located in the Tate Laboratory of Physics and Astronomy in Minneapolis.