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Summary
The Full Beaver Supermoon is slated to peak on November 5.
The Taurids meteor shower’s illumination will be at its best between November 5-9.
The Leonids meteor shower will follow closely, peaking around mid-November.
Mark your calendars for the rare Saturn Ring Plane Crossing phenomenon on November 23.
November 2025 promises a sky full of magic for stargazers. With a Full Beaver Supermoon in its opening week, followed by the Leonids meteor shower peaking by mid-month, Taurids running till late November, and Saturn’s ring plane crossing closely, November brings a dazzling calendar for astronomy enthusiasts.
Also, check out our guide to the 10 best places to go stargazing around the world.
November’s night sky events: Taurids meteor shower & more
Heads up, skywatchers: the Taurid Meteor Shower is active now through December 10! 🔭
With peak nights on November 4–5 and 11–12, this year could bring a rare “fireball swarm”. These would be extra-bright meteors from two overlapping streams, the Northern and Southern Taurids.… pic.twitter.com/MiHE3fBVKH
— Museum of Science (@museumofscience) October 26, 2025
Full Beaver Supermoon
Appearing just around the time when beavers start preparing for the winter season (hence the name ‘Beaver Supermoon’), this celestial wonder will reach peak illumination on November 5, 2025, at 8:19 am EST.
The second supermoon of the year stands out from the rest because during this transition, the moon will make its closest approach to Earth in 2025, earning it the title of a Super Supermoon!
Taurids Meteor Shower
Originating from the constellation ‘Taurids’, this meteor shower is split between Northern (likely to peak on November 5, the same day as the Beaver Supermoon) and Southern Taurids (predicted to peak on November 9). The Taurids are synonymous with fireballs (bright meteors) that are best admired between midnight and dawn.
You can expect up to five meteors per hour during the Taurids meteor shower in November 2025, according to a report by the Indian Express.
Leonids Meteor Shower
Forecast between November 16-17, the Leonids meteor shower, emerging from the constellation ‘Leo’, is famed for its unrivalled speed. They also have a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records, under the ‘Fastest Meteor Shower’ category.
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Saturn’s Ring Plane Crossing
In a rare phenomenon, Saturn’s glorious rings, which extend roughly between 7,000 km to 80,000 km from the planet’s surface, will disappear completely or appear as a wafer-thin line on November 23, 2025. This is due to the celestial rarity where the Earth will align in proximity to Saturn’s ring plane system, making the rings almost invisible, even through a telescope.
If you’re looking to spot this phenomenon, set your gaze about 45 degrees above the horizon, towards the south. Narrowing the search further, look between the Aquarius and Pisces constellations.
T+L tip
Head to wider plains away from tall buildings and city lights for a higher chance of catching celestial wonders.
(Feature image credit: Dai Jianfeng/IAU OAE, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
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The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
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