November celestial events include meteor showers, lunar eclipse

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Saturday, October 31, 2020
Astronomy events to look out for in November
Expect meteor showers and a lunar eclipse in November, according to AccuWeather.

November has more than turkey and stuffing in store -- keep your eyes on the skies for two meteor showers and a lunar eclipse!



First, the Northern Taurid meteor shower graces the sky on the night of November 11-12, according to AccuWeather.



Although it only produces five meteors per hour, the shower is famous for its slow and bright fireballs.



The following week, on the night of November 16-17, the Leonid meteor shower peaks. Stargazers will see 15 to 20 meteors per hour.



The moon will also look slightly darker for a penumbral lunar eclipse on November 30. It will be visible throughout the Americas, Australia and most of Asia.

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