Events we’re watching starting in November

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November 1

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/science/astronomy-space-ca...

We’re on the lookout for the announcement of two major missions to space. The private company Moon Express could attempt to put a lander on the moon before the end of the year to claim the $20 million Google Lunar X prize. And SpaceX could also demonstrate its Falcon Heavy rocket, an important step toward the company’s vision of sending people to space.

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Starting November 18

The Leonids meteor shower will peak

Starting in the evening of Nov. 18 through the next day’s dawn, you might be able to catch a glimpse of the Leonids meteor shower. Learn more about the major meteor showers and how to watch them here.

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December 3

Supermoon

You may not be able to tell the difference between a supermoon and a regular full moon, but it will be larger and brighter than usual as the moon moves closer to Earth over the course of its elliptical orbit. Read more about supermoons and other moons here.

NASA

December 8

NASA aims to launch its ICON satellite

The ICON satellite will help NASA understand the intersection of Earth’s atmosphere with space. The Times expects to report on the mission in December, or when it launches.

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Starting December 13

The Geminids meteor shower will peak

Starting in the evening of Dec. 13 through the next day’s dawn, you might be able to catch a glimpse of the Geminids meteor shower. Learn more about the major meteor showers and how to watch them here.

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December 21

Winter Solstice

It’s the scientific start to winter in the Northern Hemisphere, when this half of the world tilts away from the sun.

Ian Webster and Peter Jenniskens

Starting December 22

The Ursids meteor shower will peak

Starting in the evening of Dec. 22 through the next day’s dawn, you might be able to catch a glimpse of the Ursids meteor shower. Learn more about the major me