Let's Go Camping Guide

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November 2023 Night Sky, Let's Go Camping.

November is a great time to get into the campground.

  • November 3 is the best night to catch Jupiter; get out your telescope. Jupiter is in opposition; it will be that giant bright planet in the evening sky.

  • November 9, Venus plays hide and seek with the Moon.

  • November 11-12, look up the Taurids Meteor Shower is sending wishes come true.

  • November 12, Uranus will be that green star shining halfway between Jupiter and the Pleiades.

  • November 17-18, look towards constellation Leo for the Leonids Meteor Shower.

  • November 20, The Moon, Jupiter, and Saturn dance the night away.

  • November 25, Catch the Moon and Jupiter sitting in the evening sky.

  • November 27, A full Beaver Moon rises.

Did you know?

Stars twinkle, planets don't.

This month's full Moon is called the Beaver Moon because beavers begin building their dams for the winter season.

The Monster in the Suitcase

Bring a telescope into the campground.