The week begins with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies on Sunday and Monday, with highs in the low 70s and lows around 47-48°F. Winds remain light and variable. Tuesday continues with ample sunshine and similar temperatures. By Wednesday, skies turn partly cloudy, with a high near 73°F, while Wednesday night becomes mostly cloudy at 50°F. Thursday brings partly to mostly cloudy conditions, highs in the upper 60s, and a slight chance of rain overnight. Rain chances increase through Friday and Saturday, with cooler highs in the low 60s and scattered showers persisting, especially overnight. https://www.kcra.com/weather

From November 6–15, the night sky offers a rich display. Algol reaches minimum brightness twice, while Venus rises with a crescent Moon and Spica in the dawn sky. Capella, the Pleiades, Aldebaran, and Orion dominate the evenings, with Sirius rising later. The Great Square of Pegasus, Vega, and the Summer Triangle remain visible, shifting westward each night. Jupiter and Mars climb high before dawn, approaching their November 16 conjunction, and Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are well placed for evening viewing. Mercury emerges near Venus late in the week, and deep-sky targets in Cassiopeia and Lyra reward telescope users. https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-november-6-15/

November 2026 will feature three meteor showers before the first of three consecutive supermoons. The Southern and Northern Taurids will be visible during the first half of the month, producing a slow stream of about five meteors per hour, with occasional bright fireballs. The Northern Taurids peak in early November, and the Leonid meteor shower will follow, peaking on Nov. 16–17 with up to 15 meteors per hour. A few Taurids may still be visible during the Leonids. The month concludes with the Beaver Moon supermoon on Nov. 24, appearing slightly larger and brighter than usual. https://www.accuweather.com/en/space-news/3-meteor-showers-will-peak-in-november-before-the-first-supermoon-of-2026/1951305

El Niño, a climate pattern that intensifies across the Pacific Ocean, can slightly slow Earth's rotation, adding about one millisecond to a day's length during strong events. This occurs because El Niño alters global wind patterns: tropical trade winds weaken while west-to-east winds strengthen, redistributing angular momentum between the planet and its atmosphere. The effect is measurable but imperceptible in daily life, as one millisecond is just a tiny fraction of a day's 86,400 seconds. Conversely, La Niña can have the opposite impact, slightly speeding up Earth's rotation and making days marginally shorter. https://www.accuweather.com/en/climate/el-niño-is-making-days-on-earth-slightly-longer/1948550

The upcoming week will feature mild temperatures with highs mostly around 68–72°F and lows between 45–50°F. Sunday starts with morning clouds that clear to sunny skies, while nights remain mostly clear with occasional clouds. Monday through Wednesday bring partly to mostly cloudy conditions, with mornings often clearer than afternoons. Winds remain light and variable throughout the week, except for a slight WSW breeze of 5–10 mph on Friday. Thursday and Friday will be partly cloudy, with highs near 70°F. Weekend conditions remain similar, with partly cloudy days and cool, lightly breezy nights. https://www.kcra.com/weather

This week's night sky offers several highlights for stargazers. Vega dominates the western sky at dusk, with Altair and orange Tarazed nearby, along with Delphinus and Sagitta. Halloween brings a moonless night and the end of daylight saving time. The waning Moon passes near Mars and Jupiter in the early mornings, while the Summer Triangle remains prominent overhead. The Taurid meteor showers peak, offering occasional bright fireballs despite low hourly rates. Venus emerges as the brilliant Morning Star, while Mars and Jupiter rise before dawn, and Saturn shines steadily in the evening. Uranus and Neptune are also visible with binoculars or telescopes. https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-october-30-november-8/

The weekly forecast calls for mild, mostly dry weather, with highs in the mid-60s to mid-70s and lows in the mid-to-upper 40s. Sunday through Wednesday bring partly cloudy skies and light, variable winds that occasionally shift to a gentle southwest breeze around 5–10 mph. Thursday brings a slight cool-down, with a high near 71°F, while Friday and Saturday bring a mix of sun and clouds, with highs dipping into the upper 60s. Nights remain calm and cool, with partly cloudy conditions and minimal wind activity throughout the week. https://www.kcra.com/weather

From October 23 to November 1, the evening and pre-dawn skies feature dynamic planetary alignments and seasonal markers. Saturn appears near the Moon at dusk, shifting position nightly, while the Big Dipper hovers low in the north-northwest. Pre-dawn skies showcase a tightening line of Mars, Jupiter, and Regulus. Key events include a full Moon on October 25, the Moon passing through the Pleiades on October 27, and Halloween's moonless evening—Capella, Aldebaran, and the Pleiades herald cooler months ahead. Mercury and Venus remain hidden, while Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Uranus, and Neptune offer telescopic opportunities and changing visual arrangements. https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-october-23-november-1/

Halloween, celebrated annually on October 31, traces its origins to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, a harvest festival marking the boundary between the living and the dead. The Celts lit bonfires, wore costumes, and performed rituals to honor spirits and seek protection from mischief. Over time, Roman festivals like Feralia and Pomona merged with Samhain, and Christianity introduced All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, giving rise to All Hallows' Eve—Halloween. In America, Halloween evolved from colonial "play parties" into community celebrations featuring trick-or-treating, costumes, and games. Today, it is a largely secular, family-friendly holiday emphasizing fun, candy, and seasonal traditions. https://www.history.com/articles/history-of-halloween

Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks fall back one hour at 2 a.m., giving most Americans an extra hour of sleep. Sunset will arrive earlier, while mornings will brighten sooner. Most electronic devices adjust automatically, but you'll need to reset manual clocks. Hawaii and most of Arizona remain on standard Time year-round, except for the Navajo Nation. Daylight Saving Time resumes on Sunday, March 14, 2027. The Sunshine Protection Act, passed by the House but pending in the Senate, would make daylight saving Time permanent, but current laws still require the biannual clock changes. https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/daylight-saving-time-2026-when-do-clocks-fall-back/1936642