Jakarta –
The month of November 2025 will be colored by various celestial phenomena that will be interesting to witness. Starting from full moon supermoons to meteor showers, a number of astronomical events will decorate the night sky in various parts of the world, including Indonesia.
For astronomy fans and the general public, this month is the right time to enjoy the beauty of the night sky. A number of these phenomena can also be witnessed directly with the naked eye or with tools to get the most out of them.
Quoting from an astronomy site In The Skyhere is a list of astronomical phenomena that will occur throughout November 2025 along with a schedule and brief explanation.
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The first phenomenon that will occur this month is the Full Moon or Beaver Moon phase which is part of this year’s Supermoon series, namely on November 5 2025. The Moon will reach the full moon phase at the same time as its position is closer to Earth or what is called perigee.
A supermoon makes the moon appear slightly larger and its light brighter than a normal full moon. The name Beaver Moon itself comes from a Native American tradition that marks the time for setting beaver traps before winter arrives.
Jupiter Begins ‘Retrograde Movement’: November 11, 2025
Furthermore, the planet Jupiter will begin to experience retrograde movement or appear to be moving backwards in the sky on November 11, 2025. This phenomenon is just an optical illusion that occurs when the Earth surpasses Jupiter in its orbit around the Sun.
During this period, Jupiter’s position in the night sky appears to shift westward from day to day. This retrograde movement can be an interesting moment for sky observers to pay attention to changes in the position of the giant planet with a simple telescope.
The next phenomenon is the North Taurid meteor shower which reaches its peak on November 12 2025. This meteor shower comes from the remaining dust from Comet Encke which enters the Earth’s atmosphere.
On average, only a few meteors per hour are visible, but their light beams are known to be very bright. The best time to watch this meteor shower is after midnight until just before dawn, looking towards the constellation Taurus in the eastern sky.
The peak of the Leonid meteor shower will occur on November 17 2025. This phenomenon is caused by dust particles from the Tempel-Tuttle comet which crosses Earth’s orbit every year.
The Leonid meteor shower is known for its possibility of generating “meteor storms” in certain cycles, with the number of meteors reaching hundreds per hour. Even though 2025 is not expected to be as intense, sky observers still have the opportunity to see dozens of meteors passing quickly in the dark sky.
Then, the Alpha Monocerotid meteor shower will reach its peak activity on November 21, 2025. This meteor shower comes from the constellation Monoceros, or “The Unicorn”.
This phenomenon is quite rare and its intensity can change from year to year. In conditions of clear skies and free of light pollution, observers can witness meteor flashes that quickly pass around the constellations Orion and Monoceros in the early hours of the morning.
Towards the end of the month, the Orionid meteor shower will return on November 28, 2025. These meteors come from the remnants of dust from the famous Halley’s Comet.
The Orionid meteor shower is usually quite active with high speed and bright light. The best observations can be made after midnight, looking towards the constellation Orion which is located in the eastern sky.
Saturn Ends ‘Retrograde Motion’: November 28, 2025
On the same day, the planet Saturn will end its retrograde phase or apparent retrograde motion on November 28 2025. Since several months previously Saturn appeared to be moving in the opposite direction to its normal trajectory in the sky.
The end of retrograde marks Saturn’s return to its normal west-to-east motion. This phenomenon is usually accompanied by increased visibility of Saturn’s rings for telescopic observers, making it an interesting moment for astronomy fans to capture.
(wia/take)
