full moon, Nov and The brightest planets
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The month brings a spectacular lineup of celestial sights—including a rare chance to see Mercury without a telescope and a "micro" new moon.
Mercury currently appears as a bright "evening star" in the southwestern sky at sunset. Mercury will reach its greatest eastern elongation on Oct. 29, marking one of the best evenings to see the planet this fall as it appears farthest from the sun's glare in the twilight sky.