Constellations visible in November: a guide to observing six jewels of the sky

November is an exceptional month for astronomy enthusiasts. As autumn progresses in the Northern Hemisphere and spring takes hold in the Southern Hemisphere, the night sky offers a spectacular display featuring six prominent constellations : Cassiopeia, Andromeda, Pisces, Sculptor, Phoenix, and Tucana .
Next, we'll tell you how to locate them, what deep-sky objects they hide, and what mythological stories accompany them.

🌟 Cassiopeia: the queen of the northern sky

Cassiopeia is a prominent northern constellation that covers about 598 square degrees ( Star Walk 2 Plus) .

With its distinctive "W" shape, Cassiopeia is one of the easiest stars to recognize. From the north, it is circumpolar, visible all night. Its brightest star, Schedar (magnitude 2.2) , marks the throne of the vain queen of Greek mythology.

Notable objects: the White Rose Cluster (NGC 7789) and the Owl Cluster (NGC 457) .

🕘 Best time: between 9 and 10 pm

Visible from latitudes near 46° N or higher

🌌 Andromeda: home of the nearest galaxy

Andromeda is a constellation in the northern hemisphere that covers approximately 722 square degrees. ( Star Walk 2 Plus)

Located next to Cassiopeia, Andromeda is visible almost at the zenith during autumn nights in the Northern Hemisphere. Its brightest jewel is the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) , visible even to the naked eye under dark skies.

Main star: Alpheratz (mag 2.0).

Astro Telescope Tip: Use binoculars or a wide-field telescope to appreciate the elongated structure of M31, whose light travels more than 2.5 million years to reach us.

♓ Pisces: the faintest sign of the zodiac

Pisces is a large but faint zodiacal constellation, covering about 889 square degrees. ( Star Walk 2 Plus).

Pisces is located south of the Great Square of Pegasus , and although its stars are faint, it hides the beautiful Phantom Galaxy (M74) .

Guide Star: Alpherg (mag 3.6).

In mythology, it represents Aphrodite and Eros transformed into fish, joined by a rope to escape from the monster Typhon.

In the Northern Hemisphere, look for it above the southern horizon during autumn nights. In the Southern Hemisphere, look for it low in the northern sky.

🪶 Sculptor: the celestial workshop

Sculptor is a faint southern constellation that covers about 475 square degrees. ( Star Walk 2 Plus).

In the Southern Hemisphere, Sculptor stands discreetly between Aquarius and Phoenix. It was created by the astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century.

In the northern hemisphere , look for it low above the southern horizon during November nights.

Brightest star: Alpha Sculptoris (mag 4.3).

Recommended object: the String of Pearls Galaxy (NGC 55) , visible with medium-sized telescopes under clear skies.

🔥 Phoenix: the bird that is reborn

Phoenix is ​​a southern constellation that covers approximately 469 square degrees. ( Star Walk 2 Plus).

Located northwest of Achernar, Phoenix is ​​distinguished by its comet-like shape and by Ankaa (mag 2.2) , its brightest star.

It was drawn by Petrus Plancius in the 16th century and represents the mythical bird rising from its ashes. From the Southern Hemisphere, it can be seen high in the sky throughout November.

🐦 Toucan: southern jewel of the deep sky

Tucana is a small southern constellation that covers about 295 square degrees. ( Star Walk 2 Plus).

Located near the south celestial pole, Tucana is home to two of the most fascinating objects in the sky: the Small Magellanic Cloud and the globular cluster 47 Tucanae , visible even to the naked eye.

Tucana orbits near the south celestial pole, so it is visible year-round from the Southern Hemisphere. In northern latitudes, the constellation remains below the horizon; only observers located south of about 15° N can see it.

Brightest star: Alpha Tucanae (mag 2.8).

Ideal for those observing from southern latitudes with medium or large telescopes.

🌕 Notable phenomena of November 2025

• November 5: The biggest Supermoon of the year, 8% larger and 16% brighter than average.
• Taurid meteor shower: peak activity at the beginning of the month, with the possibility of fireballs.
• Leonid meteor shower: peak on the night of November 17-18, under an ideal New Moon.
• Comet Lemmon: visible from the southern hemisphere at the beginning of the month.

🧭 Observation Tips

• Choose a dark place and allow your eyes to adjust for 15–20 minutes.
• Use brilliant references like Schedar, Alpheratz or the Great Square of Pegasus to guide you.
• Use binoculars or equatorial mount telescopes for easier tracking.
• Use star chart apps or virtual planetariums to confirm your findings.

✨ In summary

Between 9 and 10 pm, the November sky offers you a perfect opportunity to explore the cosmos from Cassiopeia and Andromeda in the north to Tucana and Phoenix in the south .
Whether you observe with an astronomical telescope , powerful binoculars , or simply with the naked eye, this month the sky offers a spectacle fit for kings.

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