Celestial Spectacle: Moon Converges with Pleiades and Star Clusters

The moon will have a close approach to the Pleiades star cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters, on November 26. The nearly full moon will pass within 1 degree of the Seven Sisters, making them visible together in the constellation of Taurus. The moon's brightness will outshine the stars, but binoculars may help resolve more of the cluster. The Pleiades is an open cluster located 44 light-years from Earth and has cultural significance in various mythologies. After the close approach, the moon will be fully illuminated when it rises on November 27 as the Full Beaver Moon.