November 1926 Sky Events

Observer Location:Beijing (39.904°, 116.407°)

Monthly Sky Events Overview

23 sky events total, including 4 moon phases and 5 planetary events.

Daily Sky Events

All times are in local time (Asia/Shanghai)

Group Date Sunrise/Sunset Moonrise/Moonset Moon Phase Sky Events

Planetary outlook

November 1926 mid-month observing conditions

Mercury

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: 0.3
Constellation: Sagittarius
Angular diameter: 8.3"
Status: near superior conjunction

Observation tip: Visible to the naked eye; Mercury stays close to the Sun; best seen at dusk or dawn

Right ascension: 16h37m57s
Declination: -24°19'27"

Venus

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -3.9
Constellation: Scorpius
Angular diameter: 9.7"
Status: near inferior conjunction

Observation tip: Very bright, easily visible to the naked eye; Venus is the brightest planet and is best seen at dusk or dawn

Right ascension: 15h11m59s
Declination: -17°09'57"

Mars

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -2.1
Constellation: Taurus
Angular diameter: 19.1"
Status: near western quadrature

Observation tip: Very bright, easily visible to the naked eye; Its reddish appearance is obvious; it is best observed near opposition

Right ascension: 02h21m53s
Declination: +13°56'49"

Jupiter

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -2.3
Constellation: Aquarius
Angular diameter: 39.7"
Status: near western quadrature

Observation tip: Very bright, easily visible to the naked eye; Its moons are easy to spot and it is excellent for telescope observing

Right ascension: 21h26m51s
Declination: -16°07'01"

Saturn

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: 0.5
Constellation: Scorpius
Angular diameter: 15.2"
Status: near western quadrature

Observation tip: Visible to the naked eye; Saturn’s rings require a telescope to see clearly

Right ascension: 15h44m09s
Declination: -17°53'35"

Uranus

Fair
Apparent magnitude: 5.8
Constellation: Pisces
Angular diameter: 3.6"
Status: near western quadrature

Observation tip: Binoculars are recommended; Binoculars or a telescope are recommended

Right ascension: 23h45m26s
Declination: -02°25'00"

Neptune

Fair
Apparent magnitude: 7.9
Constellation: Leo
Angular diameter: 2.3"
Status: near eastern quadrature

Observation tip: A telescope is required; A telescope is required; Neptune appears blue-green

Right ascension: 09h57m11s
Declination: +12°56'48"

Moon

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -12.7
Constellation: Pisces
Angular diameter: 12665.1"
Status: Moon illumination 72.7%

Observation tip: Moon illumination 72.7%; good for observing lunar surface detail

Right ascension: 23h26m43s
Declination: -08°51'59"