Guatemala to witness various astronomical events in November

The National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (Insivumeh) has announced a series of astronomical phenomena visible from Guatemala throughout November.

On November 15, Mars and Jupiter will appear close to each other in the sky during the early morning hours, visible from 00:30 until dawn. The Leonid meteor shower is expected to reach peak activity during the early hours of November 16 and 17, with observers advised to look toward the northeast near the constellation Leo starting around 00:20.

Other notable events include Mercury reaching its maximum western elongation on November 20, providing an optimal viewing window toward the east between 04:50 and 05:50. From November 23 to 25, a Supermoon will occur, characterized by the Moon being in a full or new phase while positioned close to Earth in its orbit. Finally, on the morning of November 30, the Moon, Mars, and Jupiter are expected to appear in the same region of the sky.