Today:
Facing northwest this evening, you can view the Big Dipper, or its more fleshed-out constellation version, Ursa Major, which appears to be diving toward the horizon. It’s trajectory will flatten out through the night, seemingly coming to rest along the northern horizon by morning. This is where you’ll see it on a November evening, looking as though the bear is resting, going into hibernation.
Monday:
Though named for a famous hero, the constellation Hercules is a challenge. A clear evening this month will find its “keystone” or “bow-tie” shape high in the south near midnight, directly between the bright star Vega, two thirds of the way up in the east, and brilliant orange-white Arcturus, high in the southwestern sky.
Tuesday:
Facing west-northwest this evening, you will note that Venus and Jupiter have drifted farther apart, with Venus well above Jupiter. To Jupiter’s right shines the slightest sliver of a crescent Moon. Below and slightly to the Moon’s right is Mercury. Above and slightly to the Moon’s right is the star Pollux, and to Pollux’s right is Castor, completing the Gemini Twins.