In brief
The Saudi Press Agency reports that the night of November 24 will bring a near‑lunar supermoon, and that between the 13th and 22nd the dawn sky will host Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter. Meteor showers in mid‑November and early‑end November will offer up to 15 streaks a hour. Observers are advised to seek dark skies with open horizons.
Late November 2026, astronomers in Saudi Arabia will celebrate a near‑lunar supermoon, four planets and two meteor showers, said Jeddah Astronomy Society President Eng. Majed Abu Zahra.
The Full Moon will rise at 5:53 p.m. Makkah time on November 24. Near the Moon’s closest point to Earth, it will appear slightly larger and brighter, a feature that locals are calling a “Giant Full Moon.”
Abu Zahra said the term “Giant Full Moon” (supermoon) is not an official astronomical classification.
"Giant Full Moon” (supermoon) is not an official astronomical classification.
Between Nov. 13 and 22, the dawn sky will host four planets. Mercury will wheeze near sunrise, Venus will blaze as the evening star, Mars will bring a deep reddish glow, and Jupiter will shine as a bright bulge over the horizon.
On the nights of Nov. 11–12, the Northern Taurids will peak, and on Nov. 17–18 the Leonids will peak. Under ideal conditions the Leonids are expected to produce 10 to 15 meteors per hour.
Observers are advised to choose dark locations with an open horizon for the best viewing experience, noted Abu Zahra.
