The moon, Mars, and Jupiter shine in the heart of the Lion overnight on Nov. 1-2

The moon dives towards the glowing heart of the constellation Leo for a spectacular rendezvous with Mars and Jupiter overnight on Nov. 1-2, as the glittering stars of the Beehive Cluster shine nearby. Here's what you need to know. Look to the eastern horizon an hour after midnight to see the 45%-lit waning moon shining less than 5 degrees from the red light

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  1. Alignment of the Moon, Mars, and Jupiter: Overnight on November 1–2, 2026, the waning moon passes through the constellation Leo, positioning itself near Mars and Jupiter. Observers can identify these objects in the eastern sky roughly one hour after midnight, with the moon appearing within 5 degrees of Mars.
  2. Regional Occultation Events: While the general alignment is visible to many, specific regions experience occultation events. A lunar occultation of Jupiter is observable from Australia, Indonesia, and surrounding island nations starting at 3:45 p.m. EST on November 2.

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