Moon to Align With Mars and Jupiter in November
The celestial trio will move through the constellation Leo in early November 2026.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Astrology
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On November 1-2, 2026, the moon will align with Mars and Jupiter within the constellation Leo. The moon will appear 45% illuminated as it passes less than 5 degrees from Mars.
Why it matters
This rare planetary procession allows stargazers to observe the movement of the moon relative to major celestial bodies. Occultation events provide specific opportunities to track planetary positioning as the moon passes directly in front of Jupiter and Regulus.
The moon maintains a 45% illumination level during the alignment, passing within 5 degrees of Mars and 10 degrees of the Beehive Cluster. Jupiter is over 20 times wider than Mars, while Regulus measures up to four times the size of the sun.
The players
Jupiter
This is the largest planet in our solar system and will be occulted by the moon in November.
Mars
The red planet will appear near the moon during this celestial alignment event.
Regulus
Regulus is the brightest star in the constellation Leo and serves as a key marker for this alignment.
The details
The moon moves through the constellation Leo, placing it near a gathering of planets and stars. Observers in parts of Australia and Indonesia can witness a lunar occultation of Jupiter, while regions in South America will see the moon occult Regulus.
Timeline
November 1, 2026: Moon and planets begin their alignment in the constellation Leo.
November 2, 2026 at 3:45 p.m. EST: The moon occults Jupiter for viewers in Australia and Indonesia.
November 3, 2026: The moon completes its passage and reaches Regulus.
November 3, 2026 at 6:59 p.m. EST: The moon occults Regulus for viewers in South America.
Culture Shift
This alignment marks a continuation of the cyclical movement of the moon through the constellation Leo. Such events serve as a focal point for long-standing societal interests in celestial patterns and astrological cycles.
Stargazers should check local astronomical charts to determine if their specific region lies within the path of the lunar occultations. Observers in Australia, Indonesia, and South America are best positioned to view the occultations of Jupiter and Regulus.
The takeaway
Events like this planetary alignment remind observers of the precise and predictable nature of our solar system. Tracking these movements provides a meaningful way to connect with the cosmos through simple observation.
Further reading
Explore deeper insights into planetary movements on our Astrology page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Space.
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