Mars and Jupiter in November 2026: When can you see them together?

Published 2026-11-03 · About 1 min

In the United States, look southeast before sunrise on November 15 and 16, 2026, to see Mars and Jupiter appear close together. If conditions allow, you can spot both planets without a telescope.[1]

When and where can I see Mars and Jupiter?

Choose a spot with an open view toward the southeast. NASA gives a before-sunrise window but does not specify an exact local time.[1]

Which point is Mars and which is Jupiter?

To tell Mars from Jupiter, compare the two points of light by brightness and color. The table shows which cues to look for.[1]

Telling the planets apart
Planet	What to look for
Jupiter	The brighter point of light
Mars	Reddish, near Jupiter

Both are visible without a telescope, if conditions allow.

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Are Mars and Jupiter really close together?

Mars and Jupiter only appear close from Earth; they are still far apart in space. Their apparent separation will be about 1.2 degrees, a little more than the width of two full Moons side by side.[1]

If the sky is clear on both mornings, compare their apparent positions and notice how the pair changes.[1]