November skies will be crossed by meteors, Mars will meet Jupiter, a supermoon will shine: Key dates

The Leonids meteor shower, linked to comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle, peaks on the night of November 16-17, with optimal viewing conditions also on November 17 and 18. Observers can see up to 15 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. Mars and Jupiter will be closely aligned on November 15 and 16, appearing low on the southeastern horizon. The new moon on November 9 will create dark skies for meteor watching, while the Beaver Moon full moon on November 24 will be a supermoon, appearing slightly larger and brighter. The best time for photos of the moon is shortly after sunset, although its size near the horizon is an optical illusion.