EarthSky News - Nov 15 - Moon & Morning Planets, November Meteors

November 15 Moon and Morning Planets November Meteors by:

Don't miss moon, Venus, Jupiter at dawn A gorgeous scene awaits at dawn. Look east! November's Leonid meteor shower Here are all the details you need for 2017's Leonid meteor shower, at its best on the mornings of November 17 and 18. Tonight … A famous variable star in Cepheus With clock-like precision, the star Delta Cephei doubles in brightness every 5.36 days. You can notice this brightness change with the eye alone. Scientists find teeth of early human ancestor A remarkable find of fossil teeth from tiny, furry-tailed creatures - thought by scientists to be a human ancestor - dating back 145 million years.

Keep up with all phases of the moon every night of the year! We sold out of these calendars quickly last year. Get yours now! P.S. They make great holiday gifts.

Earth's shadow Earth's shadow (in dark blue) climbs above the Raquette River in Potsdam, New York, shortly after sunset. Photo: Alice McClure.

Don't miss moon, Venus, Jupiter at dawn You'll need an unobstructed horizon to see this beautiful morning scene. Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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