Star Almanack
Alexander Ferrari Miller

ISO 2027-W48

Week begins: Monday, November 29, 2027

Notation:

Calendar

DateZodiac dayEvents
Mon, Nov 29, 2027♐ 8
C13 / NGC 457 · Phi Cassiopeiae Cluster / Finest NGC 8 / NGC 457 · ET Cluster — Telescope 6 — Northern Autumn
Tue, Nov 30, 2027♐ 9
Wed, Dec 1, 2027♐ 10
Thu, Dec 2, 2027♐ 11
C8 / NGC 559 — Telescope 10 — Northern Autumn
M103 — Telescope 7 — Northern Autumn
Fri, Dec 3, 2027♐ 12
M33 — Telescope 6 — Northern Autumn
M74 — Telescope 9 — Tropical Autumn
Achernar (α Eri) — Naked eye 0 — Southern Autumn
Sat, Dec 4, 2027♐ 13
M76 — Telescope 10 — Northern Autumn
Sun, Dec 5, 2027♐ 14
C10 / NGC 663 / Finest NGC 9 / NGC 663 · Collinder 20 — Telescope 7 — Northern Autumn

Weekly Solar-System Ephemeris

Snapshot: Week begins November 29, 2027, 00:00 UTC.

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

Notation:
Body☉︎☽︎☿︎♀︎♂︎♃︎♄︎
Ecliptic♐︎ 6°31′
β −0°00′		♐︎ 16°42′
β −3°44′		♏︎ 29°19′
β +0°13′		♑︎ 4°20′
β −1°26′		♑︎ 2°27′
β −1°01′		♍︎ 24°34′
β +1°07′		♈︎ 21°35′
β −2°42′
ObservingNight☉︎☉︎Naked eye -3.9Naked eye 1.3Naked eye -1.9Naked eye 0.3
Rise07:2608:3706:5009:4709:3601:0714:39
Set16:3416:4716:1018:1418:0813:4003:32

Extended targets:

Body⚳︎♅︎♆︎♇︎
Ecliptic♎︎ 24°03′
β +8°04′		♊︎ 7°59′
β −0°05′		♈︎ 3°56′
β −1°27′		♒︎ 5°09′
β −4°44′
ObservingTelescope 8.8Binoculars 5.6Telescope 7.7TelescopeTelescope 14.6
Rise03:2616:3013:5511:56
Set15:1907:4302:0220:36

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

Kilroy: Sky Notes · generated 2026-10-23 00:03:28 UTC

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ISO 2027-W48 runs from November 29 through December 5. Ceres is about 0.2° in ecliptic longitude from Spica in Virgo. Uranus is about 1.8° in ecliptic longitude from Aldebaran in Taurus.

Naked eye: No principal lunar phase is listed this week. Check the Moon's position each night and favor darker hours for low-contrast targets. Use Achernar as the week’s fixed-sky framework.

Achernar: The Bright Star at the Edge of the Milky Way — A luminous beacon in the constellation of Eridanus, Achernar stands as one of the most prominent stars in our night sky, renowned for its brightness and distinctive position.

Planets: Moon: In solar glare; magnitude -5.1; direct motion; 0.9% illuminated. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Conjunction with Venus in ecliptic longitude Nov 30 13:25 UTC. Conjunction with Mars in ecliptic longitude Nov 30 07:58 UTC. Conjunction with Pluto in ecliptic longitude Dec 02 22:59 UTC. Mercury: In solar glare; magnitude -0.9; direct motion; 98.0% illuminated. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Venus: Naked eye; magnitude -3.9; direct motion; 88.7% 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 30 13:25 UTC. Mars: Naked eye; magnitude 1.3; direct motion; 97.6% 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 30 07:58 UTC. Ceres: Telescope; magnitude 8.8; direct motion; 98.3% illuminated. Below the horizon at 21:00 local apparent solar time, 45°N. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Jupiter: Naked eye; magnitude -1.9; direct motion; 99.2% illuminated. Below the horizon at 21:00 local apparent solar time, 45°N. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Saturn: Naked eye; magnitude 0.3; 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. Opposition in ecliptic longitude Nov 30 09:21 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. Below the horizon at 21:00 local apparent solar time, 45°N. Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Conjunction with Moon in ecliptic longitude Dec 02 22:59 UTC.

Binoculars: No fixed-sky Calendar object is classified for binocular observing this week.

Small telescope: Phi Cassiopeiae Cluster: consult its dedicated finder and observing story for equipment guidance; NGC 559: consult its dedicated finder and observing story for equipment guidance; M103: consult its dedicated finder and observing story for equipment guidance; Triangulum Galaxy: consult its dedicated finder and observing story for equipment guidance; M74: consult its dedicated finder and observing story for equipment guidance; Little Dumbbell Nebula: consult its dedicated finder and observing story for equipment guidance; Collinder 20: consult its dedicated finder and observing story for equipment guidance

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

The Open Cluster in Cassiopeia: A Stellar Assembly — An enduring celestial gathering offering insights into stellar evolution within our galaxy.

M103: The Open Cluster in Cassiopeia — A bright and accessible open cluster showcasing the beauty of stellar grouping in the constellation Cassiopeia.

The Triangulum Galaxy: A Stellar Neighbor in the Constellation of Triangulum — An exploration of the characteristics and significance of the Triangulum Galaxy, a prominent member of the local universe.

M74: The Phantom Spiral of Pisces — A striking galaxy that exemplifies the elegant structure and complex dynamics of spiral galaxies in our universe.

The Little Dumbbell Nebula: A Planetary Gem in Perseus — Exploring the beauty and significance of Messier 76 in the constellation Perseus.

Collinder 20: A Sparkling Open Cluster in Cassiopeia — An inviting celestial assembly, Collinder 20 offers stargazers a glimpse into a vibrant stellar nursery within the constellation Cassiopeia.

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 06:50; sets 16:10 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude -0.9. The disk is 98.0% illuminated (gibbous). It is 7.2° from the Sun, on its west side. Motion is direct at 1.577° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Dschubba, 4.3° away. Mercury: 4.3° from Dschubba 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 27.5° below the horizon. Rises 09:47; sets 18:14 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude -3.9. The disk is 88.7% illuminated (gibbous). It is 27.8° from the Sun, on its east side. Motion is direct at 1.238° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Nunki, 8.7° away. Mars is 1.9° away at the snapshot. Conjunction with Moon in ecliptic longitude Nov 30 13:25 UTC. Venus: 8.7° from Nunki in the Pathfinder.

Moon

Moon: in solar glare at the Monday 00:00 UTC snapshot. Rises 08:37; sets 16:47 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude -5.1. The disk is 0.9% illuminated (waxing crescent). It is 10.8° from the Sun, on its east side. Motion is direct at 12.758° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Antares, 6.6° away. Conjunction with Venus in ecliptic longitude Nov 30 13:25 UTC. Conjunction with Mars in ecliptic longitude Nov 30 07:58 UTC. Conjunction with Pluto in ecliptic longitude Dec 02 22:59 UTC. Moon: 6.6° from Antares 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 28.7° below the horizon. Rises 09:36; sets 18:08 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude 1.3. The disk is 97.6% illuminated (gibbous). It is 25.9° from the Sun, on its east side. Motion is direct at 0.759° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Kaus Australis, 10.5° away. Venus is 1.9° away at the snapshot. Conjunction with Moon in ecliptic longitude Nov 30 07:58 UTC. Mars: 10.5° from Kaus Australis 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 37.1° below the horizon. Rises 01:07; sets 13:40 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude -1.9. The disk is 99.2% illuminated (nearly full). It is 72.0° from the Sun, on its west side. Motion is direct at 0.126° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Zavijava, 3.0° away. Jupiter: 3.0° 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 50.7° above the horizon. Rises 14:39; sets 03:32 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude 0.3. The disk is 99.9% illuminated (nearly full). It is 135.0° from the Sun, on its east side. Motion is retrograde at 0.044° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Alrescha, 10.3° away. Saturn: 10.3° 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 45.3° above the horizon. Rises 16:30; sets 07:43 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude 5.6. The disk is 100.0% illuminated (nearly full). It is 178.5° from the Sun, on its west side. Motion is retrograde at 0.042° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Aldebaran, 5.8° away. Opposition in ecliptic longitude Nov 30 09:21 UTC. Uranus: 5.8° 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 43.0° above the horizon. Rises 13:55; sets 02:02 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude 7.7. The disk is 100.0% illuminated (nearly full). It is 117.4° from the Sun, on its east side. Motion is retrograde at 0.009° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Fumalsamakah, 18.2° away. Neptune: 18.2° 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 46.4° below the horizon. Rises 03:26; sets 15:19 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude 8.8. The disk is 98.3% illuminated (gibbous). It is 43.1° from the Sun, on its west side. Motion is direct at 0.419° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Spica, 10.1° away. Ceres: 10.1° 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 4.1° below the horizon. Rises 11:56; sets 20:36 (45°N, local apparent solar time). Visual magnitude 14.6. The disk is 100.0% illuminated (nearly full). It is 58.8° from the Sun, on its east side. Motion is direct at 0.019° per day in ecliptic longitude at the snapshot. Position reference: Dabih, 9.4° away. Conjunction with Moon in ecliptic longitude Dec 02 22:59 UTC. Pluto: 9.4° from Dabih in the Pathfinder.