The night of November 16–17 brings the peak of the Leonids — fast, bright meteors from Comet Tempel–Tuttle. Conditions are favourable this year: the first-quarter Moon sets before the prime pre-dawn hours.
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Nearest event — 21.10, Orionid meteor shower peak.
Astronomical events calendar for Ukraine
What to see in the sky in the coming months: dates, the best time to observe, where to find the object and whether you need binoculars or a telescope.
Past events disappear automatically — the calendar only keeps what you can still see.
Times and positions are given for Kyiv. In other Ukrainian cities they may differ slightly.
October 2026 1 event + 1 moon phase
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WED · OCTOBER 21
- When to watch
- After 2:40 a.m. (moonset) until dawn, night of Oct 21–22
- Where to look
- Radiant in Orion, in the south; look high up
The night of October 21–22 is the peak of the Orionids, born from the dust of Halley's Comet. Best after midnight once Orion climbs higher. A bright Moon (about 80% full) will interfere this year, so only the brightest meteors will show.
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When to watch After 2:40 a.m. (moonset) until dawn, night of Oct 21–22Where to look Radiant in Orion, in the south; look high up
November 2026 8 events + 2 moon phases
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TUE · NOVEMBER 3
- When to watch
- From midnight until dawn (rising ~11:40 p.m.)
- Where to look
- In the east, high in the south-east by morning
On the night of November 2–3 the Moon passes very close to Jupiter — a bright pair in the night sky. The occultation itself is visible only from Asia and Australia; from Ukraine it is a striking close approach.
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When to watch From midnight until dawn (rising ~11:40 p.m.)Where to look In the east, high in the south-east by morning -
SAT · NOVEMBER 7
- When to watch
- 6–7 a.m., before dawn
- Where to look
- Low in the south-east
A thin crescent Moon lines up with brilliant Venus in the morning sky — one of the most photogenic pairs of the autumn. The occultation is not visible from Ukraine.
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When to watch 6–7 a.m., before dawnWhere to look Low in the south-east -
THU · NOVEMBER 12
- When to watch
- All night after moonset (~5:40 p.m.); best after midnight
- Where to look
- Radiant in Taurus, high in the south after midnight
Peaking November 11–12. Not a rich shower, but famous for slow, bright fireballs; active from October through December. The young crescent Moon sets in the evening and won't interfere.
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When to watch All night after moonset (~5:40 p.m.); best after midnightWhere to look Radiant in Taurus, high in the south after midnight -
MON · NOVEMBER 16
- When to watch
- 4–6:30 a.m., before dawn
- Where to look
- High in the south-east, ~50° up, in Leo
On November 15–16 Jupiter and Mars come together in the morning sky: dazzling white Jupiter next to reddish Mars — a contrasting naked-eye pair.
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When to watch 4–6:30 a.m., before dawnWhere to look High in the south-east, ~50° up, in Leo -
TUE · NOVEMBER 17Highlight
- When to watch
- After 11:20 p.m. (moonset) until dawn; best 3–6 a.m.
- Where to look
- Radiant in Leo, in the east; look high up
The night of November 16–17 brings the peak of the Leonids — fast, bright meteors from Comet Tempel–Tuttle. Conditions are favourable this year: the first-quarter Moon sets before the prime pre-dawn hours.
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When to watch After 11:20 p.m. (moonset) until dawn; best 3–6 a.m.Where to look Radiant in Leo, in the east; look high up -
SAT · NOVEMBER 21
- When to watch
- 6:15–7 a.m., in the pre-dawn twilight
- Where to look
- Low above the south-eastern horizon
The best chance to catch elusive Mercury: it reaches its greatest apparent distance from the Sun. Look low above the southeastern horizon before dawn.
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When to watch 6:15–7 a.m., in the pre-dawn twilightWhere to look Low above the south-eastern horizon -
WED · NOVEMBER 25
- When to watch
- Around 11 p.m., when Uranus is highest
- Where to look
- High in the south, ~59° up, in Taurus
Uranus sits opposite the Sun at its brightest of the year. Under a truly dark sky it hovers at the edge of naked-eye visibility; binoculars find it easily.
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When to watch Around 11 p.m., when Uranus is highestWhere to look High in the south, ~59° up, in Taurus -
FRI · NOVEMBER 27
- When to watch
- 5–7 a.m., before dawn
- Where to look
- Low in the south-east
Now in the morning sky, Venus again reaches peak brilliance — the Morning Star in full glory above the eastern horizon before dawn.
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When to watch 5–7 a.m., before dawnWhere to look Low in the south-east
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