Star Almanack
Alexander Ferrari Miller

ISO 2025-W48

Week begins: Monday, November 24, 2025

Notation:

Calendar

DateZodiac dayEvents
Mon, Nov 24, 2025♐ 3
α Scl — Binoculars 4 — Southern Autumn
Tue, Nov 25, 2025♐ 4
C104 / NGC 362 — Telescope 7 — Antarctic Autumn
C51 / IC 1613 — Telescope 9 — Tropical Autumn
Wed, Nov 26, 2025♐ 5
β Phe — Naked eye 3 — Southern Autumn
Mirach (β And) — Naked eye 2 — Northern Autumn
Thu, Nov 27, 2025♐ 6
Fri, Nov 28, 2025♐ 7
🌓 First Quarter — 06:58:48 UTC
Sat, Nov 29, 2025♐ 8
C13 / NGC 457 · Phi Cassiopeiae Cluster / Finest NGC 8 / NGC 457 · ET Cluster — Telescope 6 — Northern Autumn
Sun, Nov 30, 2025♐ 9

Weekly Solar-System Ephemeris

Snapshot: Week begins November 24, 2025, 00:00 UTC.

(-90° to +90°; defaults +45°, 21:00 LAT)

Notation:
Body☉︎☽︎☿︎♀︎♂︎♃︎♄︎
Ecliptic♐︎ 1°57′
β −0°00′		♑︎ 12°36′
β −4°26′		♏︎ 23°48′
β +1°38′		♏︎ 21°24′
β +0°57′		♐︎ 14°07′
β −0°36′		♋︎ 24°54′
β +0°08′		♓︎ 25°10′
β −2°24′
ObservingNightNaked eye -7.6☉︎☉︎☉︎Naked eye -2.5Naked eye 0.9
Rise07:2210:5706:3606:2608:2820:1214:01
Set16:3818:5716:2016:0917:1411:2401:33

Extended targets:

Body⚳︎♅︎♆︎♇︎
Ecliptic♈︎ 2°31′
β −11°49′		♉︎ 29°21′
β −0°12′		♓︎ 29°27′
β −1°21′		♒︎ 1°46′
β −3°46′
ObservingTelescope 8.4Binoculars 5.6Telescope 7.7TelescopeTelescope 14.6
Rise15:0616:2214:0412:00
Set01:5207:1701:5820:41

β = ecliptic latitude (+ north, − south).
Rise and set are Local Apparent Time for the selected latitude.
Naked-eye observing uses the Sun’s altitude at the selected Monday observer time: Daylight (Sun ≥ −0.833°), Civil twilight (−0.833° to −6°), Nautical twilight (−6° to −12°), Astronomical twilight (−12° to −18°), and Night (below −18°).
Solar Glare identifies a body too close to the Sun when the sky-state rule does not already supersede its naked-eye classification.
The Sun’s observing status uses this same five-state sky classification.

Notation:

Planet Finder

Planet Finder — Greek / Symbols
Greek / Symbols
Planet Finder — English
English
Planet Finder — Mixed Learner
Mixed Learner

Sky Notes

Kilroy: Sky Notes · generated 2026-10-23 19:59:26 UTC

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ISO 2025-W48 runs from November 24 through November 30. Mercury and Venus are separated by about 2.4° in geocentric ecliptic longitude at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Ceres and Neptune are separated by about 3.1° in geocentric ecliptic longitude at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot.

Naked eye: 🌓 First Quarter — 06:58:48 UTC. Moderate moonlight makes timing and local sky position important for faint targets. Use β Phe, Mirach as the week’s fixed-sky framework.

Beta Phe: A Prominent Figure in the Phoenix Constellation — This star's position and classification highlight its significance within the southern skies and celestial navigation.

Mirach: The Bright Star of Andromeda — An enduring beacon in the constellation Andromeda, Mirach has served as a navigational landmark and celestial reference for centuries.

Planets: Moon: Naked eye; magnitude -7.6; direct motion; 12.2% illuminated. Below the horizon at 21:00 local apparent solar time, 45°N. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Conjunction with Ceres in ecliptic longitude Nov 30 05:48 UTC. Conjunction with Saturn in ecliptic longitude Nov 29 16:42 UTC. Conjunction with Neptune in ecliptic longitude Nov 30 00:05 UTC. Conjunction with Pluto in ecliptic longitude Nov 25 13:44 UTC. Mercury: In solar glare; magnitude 2.8; retrograde motion; 5.7% illuminated. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Station Nov 29 17:38 UTC: turns direct. Conjunction with Venus in ecliptic longitude Nov 25 01:51 UTC. Venus: In solar glare; magnitude -3.9; direct motion; 98.4% illuminated. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Conjunction with Mercury in ecliptic longitude Nov 25 01:51 UTC. Mars: In solar glare; magnitude 1.3; direct motion; 99.5% illuminated. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Ceres: Telescope; magnitude 8.4; direct motion; 97.8% illuminated. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Conjunction with Moon in ecliptic longitude Nov 30 05:48 UTC. Jupiter: Naked eye; magnitude -2.5; retrograde motion; 99.4% illuminated. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Saturn: Naked eye; magnitude 0.9; retrograde motion; 99.8% illuminated. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Station Nov 28 03:51 UTC: turns direct. Conjunction with Moon in ecliptic longitude Nov 29 16:42 UTC. Uranus: Binoculars; magnitude 5.6; retrograde motion; 100.0% illuminated. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Neptune: Telescope; magnitude 7.7; retrograde motion; 100.0% illuminated. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Conjunction with Moon in ecliptic longitude Nov 30 00:05 UTC. Pluto: Substantial telescope; magnitude 14.6; direct motion; 100.0% illuminated. Below the horizon at 21:00 local apparent solar time, 45°N. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Conjunction with Moon in ecliptic longitude Nov 25 13:44 UTC.

Binoculars: Trace Sculptor’s charted figure in the finder, then identify α Scl at its charted position.

Alpha Scorpii: The Prominent Star of the Scorpius Constellation — An enduring beacon in the southern skies, Alpha Scorpii shines as a bright, notable star within its constellation, offering astronomers and stargazers a glimpse into the universe's grandeur.

Small telescope: NGC 362: consult its dedicated finder and observing story for equipment guidance; IC 1613: consult its dedicated finder and observing story for equipment guidance; Phi Cassiopeiae Cluster: consult its dedicated finder and observing story for equipment guidance

The Globular Cluster in Tucana: A Stellar Treasure in the Southern Sky — An overview of the intriguing globular cluster designated C104 in the constellation Tucana, highlighting its significance and observing notes.

Unveiling Caldwell 51: AGalactic Gem in Cet — Discover the intriguing characteristics of Caldwell 51, a galaxy nestled within the constellation Cet.

Phi Cassiopeiae Cluster: A Stellar Assembly in the Heart of Cassiopeia — An intriguing open cluster offering astronomers a glimpse into stellar formation and evolution.

Substantial telescope: No fixed-sky Calendar object is classified as requiring a substantial telescope this week.

Other objects listed this week: None

Mercury

Mercury: in solar glare at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Rises 06:36; sets 16:20 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude 2.8. The disk is 5.7% illuminated (crescent). It is 8.3° from the Sun, on its west side. Motion is retrograde at 1.054° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Zubeneschamali, 8.0° away. Venus is 2.5° away at the snapshot. Station Nov 29 17:38 UTC: turns direct. Conjunction with Venus in ecliptic longitude Nov 25 01:51 UTC. Mercury: 8.0° from Zubeneschamali in the Pathfinder.

Venus

Venus: in solar glare at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Rises 06:26; sets 16:09 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude -3.9. The disk is 98.4% illuminated (gibbous). It is 10.6° from the Sun, on its west side. Motion is direct at 1.257° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Zubenelgenubi, 6.0° away. Mercury is 2.5° away at the snapshot. Conjunction with Mercury in ecliptic longitude Nov 25 01:51 UTC. Venus: 6.0° from Zubenelgenubi in the Pathfinder.

Moon

Moon: naked eye at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. At 45°N and 21:00 local apparent solar time, it is 19.4° below the horizon. Rises 10:57; sets 18:57 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude -7.6. The disk is 12.2% illuminated (waxing crescent). It is 40.8° from the Sun, on its east side. Motion is direct at 12.089° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Nunki, 1.0° away. Conjunction with Ceres in ecliptic longitude Nov 30 05:48 UTC. Conjunction with Saturn in ecliptic longitude Nov 29 16:42 UTC. Conjunction with Neptune in ecliptic longitude Nov 30 00:05 UTC. Conjunction with Pluto in ecliptic longitude Nov 25 13:44 UTC. Moon: 1.0° from Nunki in the Pathfinder.

Mars

Mars: in solar glare at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Rises 08:28; sets 17:14 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude 1.3. The disk is 99.5% illuminated (nearly full). It is 12.2° from the Sun, on its east side. Motion is direct at 0.735° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Antares, 5.6° away. Mars: 5.6° from Antares in the Pathfinder.

Jupiter

Jupiter: naked eye at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. At 45°N and 21:00 local apparent solar time, it is 6.9° above the horizon. Rises 20:12; sets 11:24 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude -2.5. The disk is 99.4% illuminated (nearly full). It is 127.1° from the Sun, on its west side. Motion is retrograde at 0.041° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Pollux, 6.7° away. Jupiter: 6.7° from Pollux in the Pathfinder.

Saturn

Saturn: naked eye at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. At 45°N and 21:00 local apparent solar time, it is 38.1° above the horizon. Rises 14:01; sets 01:33 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude 0.9. The disk is 99.8% illuminated (nearly full). It is 113.2° from the Sun, on its east side. Motion is retrograde at 0.007° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Fumalsamakah, 13.0° away. Neptune is 4.4° away at the snapshot. Station Nov 28 03:51 UTC: turns direct. Conjunction with Moon in ecliptic longitude Nov 29 16:42 UTC. Saturn: 13.0° from Fumalsamakah in the Pathfinder.

Uranus

Uranus: binoculars at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. At 45°N and 21:00 local apparent solar time, it is 47.0° above the horizon. Rises 16:22; sets 07:17 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude 5.6. The disk is 100.0% illuminated (nearly full). It is 177.4° from the Sun, on its east side. Motion is retrograde at 0.042° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Aldebaran, 12.0° away. Uranus: 12.0° from Aldebaran in the Pathfinder.

Neptune

Neptune: telescope at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. At 45°N and 21:00 local apparent solar time, it is 41.6° above the horizon. Rises 14:04; sets 01:58 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude 7.7. The disk is 100.0% illuminated (nearly full). It is 117.5° from the Sun, on its east side. Motion is retrograde at 0.009° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Fumalsamakah, 14.8° away. Saturn is 4.4° away at the snapshot. Conjunction with Moon in ecliptic longitude Nov 30 00:05 UTC. Neptune: 14.8° from Fumalsamakah in the Pathfinder.

Ceres

Ceres: telescope at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. At 45°N and 21:00 local apparent solar time, it is 34.6° above the horizon. Rises 15:06; sets 01:52 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude 8.4. The disk is 97.8% illuminated (gibbous). It is 119.9° from the Sun, on its east side. Motion is direct at 0.013° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Diphda, 9.0° away. Conjunction with Moon in ecliptic longitude Nov 30 05:48 UTC. Ceres: 9.0° from Diphda in the Pathfinder.

Pluto

Pluto: substantial telescope at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. At 45°N and 21:00 local apparent solar time, it is 3.4° below the horizon. Rises 12:00; sets 20:41 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude 14.6. The disk is 100.0% illuminated (nearly full). It is 59.9° from the Sun, on its east side. Motion is direct at 0.019° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Dabih, 8.8° away. Conjunction with Moon in ecliptic longitude Nov 25 13:44 UTC. Pluto: 8.8° from Dabih in the Pathfinder.