Star Almanack
Alexander Ferrari Miller

ISO 2027-W46

Week begins: Monday, November 15, 2027

Notation:

Calendar

DateZodiac dayEvents
Mon, Nov 15, 2027♏ 24
Tue, Nov 16, 2027♏ 25
C106 / NGC 104 · 47 Tucanae — Telescope 4 — Antarctic Autumn
β Hyi — Naked eye 3 — Antarctic Autumn
Wed, Nov 17, 2027♏ 26
Ankaa (α Phe) — Naked eye 2 — Southern Autumn
Thu, Nov 18, 2027♏ 27
β1 Tuc — Binoculars 4 — Southern Autumn
β2 Tuc — Binoculars 5 — Southern Autumn
β3 Tuc — Binoculars 5 — Southern Autumn
C17 / NGC 147 — Telescope 9 — Northern Autumn
Fri, Nov 19, 2027♏ 28
Sat, Nov 20, 2027♏ 29
Finest NGC 6 / NGC 185 · MCG 8-2-10 / C18 / NGC 185 — Telescope 10 — Northern Autumn
M110 — Telescope 9 — Northern Autumn
Schedar (α Cas) — Naked eye 2 — Northern Autumn — in the Milky Way
M31 — Telescope 3 — Northern Autumn
Sun, Nov 21, 2027♏ 30
🌗 Last Quarter — 00:48:13 UTC
M32 — Telescope 8 — Northern Autumn
Diphda (β Cet) — Naked eye 2 — Tropical Autumn
C1 / NGC 188 — Telescope 8 — Arctic Autumn

Weekly Solar-System Ephemeris

Snapshot: Week begins November 15, 2027, 00:00 UTC.

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

Notation:
Body☉︎☽︎☿︎♀︎♂︎♃︎♄︎
Ecliptic♏︎ 22°23′
β +0°00′		♊︎ 3°19′
β +4°26′		♏︎ 7°20′
β +1°45′		♐︎ 16°59′
β −0°56′		♐︎ 21°54′
β −0°57′		♍︎ 22°36′
β +1°04′		♈︎ 22°20′
β −2°44′
ObservingNightNaked eye -12.5☉︎Naked eye -3.9Naked eye 1.3Naked eye -1.8Naked eye 0.2
Rise07:1216:4605:4909:2309:4701:5515:40
Set16:4808:3716:1618:0318:2214:3404:34

Extended targets:

Body⚳︎♅︎♆︎♇︎
Ecliptic♎︎ 18°05′
β +7°55′		♊︎ 8°34′
β −0°05′		♈︎ 4°07′
β −1°27′		♒︎ 4°56′
β −4°45′
ObservingTelescope 8.8Binoculars 5.6Telescope 7.7TelescopeTelescope 14.6
Rise03:5417:3014:5412:55
Set16:0408:4403:0121:34

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:

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Planet Finder — Mixed Learner
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Sky Notes

Kilroy: Sky Notes · generated 2026-10-22 23:20:48 UTC

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ISO 2027-W46 runs from November 15 through November 21. Uranus is about 1.2° in ecliptic longitude from Aldebaran in Taurus.

Naked eye: 🌗 Last Quarter — 00:48:13 UTC. Moderate moonlight makes timing and local sky position important for faint targets. Use β Hyi, Ankaa, Schedar, Diphda as the week’s fixed-sky framework.

Beta Hyi: A Southern Beacon in the Constellation Hydrus — An overview of the star Beta Hydri, its characteristics, and its significance in astral navigation.

Ankaa: The Bright Star of Phoenix — Illuminating the southern skies, Ankaa has captivated observers for centuries.

Schedar: The Heart of Cassiopeia, a Luminary of the Northern Sky — An exploration of Schedar, a prominent star in the constellation Cassiopeia, illuminating its significance and characteristics.

Diphda in Cet: A Bright Star with Deep Cosmic Roots — Exploring the significance and characteristics of the prominent star Diphda, a key celestial marker in the constellation Cet.

Planets: Moon: Naked eye; magnitude -12.5; direct motion; 99.0% illuminated. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Conjunction with Uranus in ecliptic longitude Nov 15 09:01 UTC. Mercury: In solar glare; magnitude -0.9; direct motion; 86.6% illuminated. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Venus: Naked eye; magnitude -3.9; direct motion; 91.2% illuminated. Below the horizon at 21:00 local apparent solar time, 45°N. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Mars: Naked eye; magnitude 1.3; direct motion; 97.0% illuminated. Below the horizon at 21:00 local apparent solar time, 45°N. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Ceres: Telescope; magnitude 8.8; direct motion; 98.8% illuminated. Below the horizon at 21:00 local apparent solar time, 45°N. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Jupiter: Naked eye; magnitude -1.8; direct motion; 99.4% illuminated. Below the horizon at 21:00 local apparent solar time, 45°N. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Saturn: Naked eye; magnitude 0.2; retrograde motion; 99.9% illuminated. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Uranus: Binoculars; magnitude 5.6; retrograde motion; 100.0% illuminated. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Conjunction with Moon in ecliptic longitude Nov 15 09:01 UTC. Neptune: Telescope; magnitude 7.7; retrograde motion; 100.0% illuminated. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Pluto: Substantial telescope; magnitude 14.6; direct motion; 100.0% illuminated. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot.

Binoculars: Trace Tucana’s closed figure in the finder, then identify Beta1 Tuc at its charted position. Trace Tucana’s charted figure in the finder, then identify Beta2 Tuc at its charted position. Trace Tucana’s charted figure in the finder, then identify Beta3 Tuc at its charted position.

Beta1 Tuc: A Guiding Beacon in the Southern Skies — An overview of Beta1 Tuc, its position, and significance in the constellation Tucana.

Beta2 Tuc: A Dazzling Beacon in the Southern Sky — Discover the characteristics and significance of Beta2 Tuc, a notable star in the constellation Tucana.

Beta3 Tuc: A Stellar Enigma in the Southern Skies — An overview of Beta3 Tuc—its position, characteristics, and significance within the constellation Tucana.

Small telescope: 47 Tucanae: consult its dedicated finder and observing story for equipment guidance; NGC 147: consult its dedicated finder and observing story for equipment guidance; MCG 8-2-10: consult its dedicated finder and observing story for equipment guidance; M110: consult its dedicated finder and observing story for equipment guidance; Andromeda Galaxy: consult its dedicated finder and observing story for equipment guidance; M32: consult its dedicated finder and observing story for equipment guidance; NGC 188: consult its dedicated finder and observing story for equipment guidance

47 Tucanae: The Jewel of the Southern Sky — A majestic globular cluster offering a breathtaking spectacle for amateur and professional stargazers alike.

Exploring the Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy in Cassiopeia — A detailed look at Caldwell 17, a faint but intriguing celestial member of our universe.

Unveiling a Dwarf Galaxy in Cassiopeia: A Celestial Footprint — An exploration of a faint galaxy within the constellation Cassiopeia, highlighting its significance and observable features.

M110: A Distant Satellite of the Andromeda Galaxy — An exploration of Messier 110, its characteristics, and its place in the cosmos.

The Andromeda Galaxy: A Cosmic Neighbor in Our Night Sky — An exploration of the nearest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way, its features, and its significance to astronomy.

M32: A Compact Companion of the Andromeda Galaxy — Discover the characteristics and significance of M32, a prominent elliptical galaxy within the constellation Andromeda.

Cepheus Stellar Gem: The Open Cluster Near the Celestial North Pole — Discover the beauty and significance of this ancient open cluster nestled in the northern constellation Cepheus.

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 05:49; sets 16:16 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude -0.9. The disk is 86.6% illuminated (gibbous). It is 15.2° from the Sun, on its west side. Motion is direct at 1.528° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Zubenelgenubi, 8.3° away. Mercury: 8.3° from Zubenelgenubi in the Pathfinder.

Venus

Venus: naked eye at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. At 45°N and 21:00 local apparent solar time, it is 29.8° below the horizon. Rises 09:23; sets 18:03 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude -3.9. The disk is 91.2% illuminated (gibbous). It is 24.6° from the Sun, on its east side. Motion is direct at 1.240° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Antares, 7.7° away. Mars is 4.9° away at the snapshot. Venus: 7.7° from Antares 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 41.6° above the horizon. Rises 16:46; sets 08:37 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude -12.5. The disk is 99.0% illuminated (waning nearly full). It is 168.2° from the Sun, on its west side. Motion is direct at 13.867° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Aldebaran, 12.0° away. Conjunction with Uranus in ecliptic longitude Nov 15 09:01 UTC. Moon: 12.0° from Aldebaran in the Pathfinder.

Mars

Mars: naked eye at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. At 45°N and 21:00 local apparent solar time, it is 26.3° below the horizon. Rises 09:47; sets 18:22 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude 1.3. The disk is 97.0% illuminated (gibbous). It is 29.5° from the Sun, on its east side. Motion is direct at 0.746° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Sabik, 8.9° away. Venus is 4.9° away at the snapshot. Mars: 8.9° from Sabik 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 39.9° below the horizon. Rises 01:55; sets 14:34 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude -1.8. The disk is 99.4% illuminated (nearly full). It is 59.8° from the Sun, on its west side. Motion is direct at 0.154° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Zavijava, 5.0° away. Jupiter: 5.0° from Zavijava 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 48.4° above the horizon. Rises 15:40; sets 04:34 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude 0.2. The disk is 99.9% illuminated (nearly full). It is 149.8° from the Sun, on its east side. Motion is retrograde at 0.063° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Alrescha, 9.7° away. Saturn: 9.7° from Alrescha 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 34.8° above the horizon. Rises 17:30; sets 08:44 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude 5.6. The disk is 100.0% illuminated (nearly full). It is 163.8° from the Sun, on its west side. Motion is retrograde at 0.040° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Aldebaran, 5.6° away. Conjunction with Moon in ecliptic longitude Nov 15 09:01 UTC. Uranus: 5.6° 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 45.1° above the horizon. Rises 14:54; sets 03:01 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude 7.7. The disk is 100.0% illuminated (nearly full). It is 131.7° from the Sun, on its east side. Motion is retrograde at 0.016° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Fumalsamakah, 18.4° away. Neptune: 18.4° 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 42.8° below the horizon. Rises 03:54; sets 16:04 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude 8.8. The disk is 98.8% illuminated (gibbous). It is 35.1° from the Sun, on its west side. Motion is direct at 0.434° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Spica, 11.7° away. Ceres: 11.7° from Spica 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 4.2° above the horizon. Rises 12:55; sets 21:34 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude 14.6. The disk is 100.0% illuminated (nearly full). It is 72.6° from the Sun, on its east side. Motion is direct at 0.013° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Dabih, 9.3° away. Pluto: 9.3° from Dabih in the Pathfinder.