November 2010 Sky Events

Observer Location:Beijing (39.904°, 116.407°)

Monthly Sky Events Overview

17 sky events total, including 4 moon phases and 0 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 2010 mid-month observing conditions

Mercury

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -0.5
Constellation: Sagittarius
Angular diameter: 5.2"
Status: near greatest western elongation

Observation tip: Very bright, easily visible to the naked eye; Mercury stays close to the Sun; best seen at dusk or dawn

Right ascension: 16h27m17s
Declination: -23°49'58"

Venus

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -4.7
Constellation: Libra
Angular diameter: 54.4"
Status: near greatest eastern elongation

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: 13h41m02s
Declination: -12°33'51"

Mars

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: 1.4
Constellation: Sagittarius
Angular diameter: 4.0"
Status: near western quadrature

Observation tip: Visible to the naked eye; Its reddish appearance is obvious; it is best observed near opposition

Right ascension: 16h45m17s
Declination: -23°01'25"

Jupiter

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -2.7
Constellation: Pisces
Angular diameter: 45.1"
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: 23h38m31s
Declination: -03°55'09"

Saturn

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: 0.9
Constellation: Libra
Angular diameter: 16.1"
Status: near eastern quadrature

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

Right ascension: 12h51m22s
Declination: -03°04'48"

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: 23h49m41s
Declination: -01°57'12"

Neptune

Fair
Apparent magnitude: 7.8
Constellation: Aquarius
Angular diameter: 2.3"
Status: near western quadrature

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

Right ascension: 21h53m24s
Declination: -13°19'56"

Moon

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -12.7
Constellation: Pisces
Angular diameter: 11501.3"
Status: Moon illumination 62.4%

Observation tip: Moon illumination 62.4%; good for observing lunar surface detail

Right ascension: 22h26m59s
Declination: -04°45'24"