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2026 November 12

Observer’s Challenge – Planet Parade, November 14

Planets visible in the morning sky from London at 06:20UT on November 14th – Stellarium

On the pre-dawn sky of November 14th the planets Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars will be visible in the east and southern sky. Mercury will be the hardest to pick out (Mag. -0.6) against the twilight – take great care as the Sun will rise not far away. Venus is a brilliant Mag. -4.2, with Jupiter at Mag -2 and Mars at 0.8. Jupiter and Mars are in Leo close to Regulus.

As a visual challenge catching Mercury will be the most difficult. Photographically, capturing all in one frame will need a wide angle lens and careful exposure. Or maybe a panorama could be constructed.

If you miss out on November 14th, the ‘parade’ will be visible over the following few days.

Please post any images on your BAA Member pages.

Good luck!

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