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## 1. See The Milky Way At Its Best As Planets Glow: The Night Sky This Week - Forbes

**URL:** [https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2026/07/06/see-the-milky-way-at-its-best-as-planets-glow-the-night-sky-this-week/](https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2026/07/06/see-the-milky-way-at-its-best-as-planets-glow-the-night-sky-this-week/)  
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### Summary

Tuesday, July 7The last-quarter moon rises around midnight, leaving dark skies in the evening hours and starting the clock on July’s 12-night stargazing window. Want to camp under a star-filled sky? Go soon!

Thursday, July 8Look to the west after sunset to see bright Venus shining just one degree from Regulus, the brightest star in the spring constellation Leo. Venus is a nearby cloud-covered planet, while Regulus is a hot, fast-spinning star around 79 light-years away.

Saturday, July 11Around 4:00 a.m. local time, look low toward the east-northeast for a 13%-lit waning crescent moon close to Mars and Aldebaran in the constellation Taurus, with the beautiful Pleiades open cluster of stars sparkling nearby. [...] ## Topline

With the bright glare of the full Strawberry Moon now fading into the early morning hours, this week brings some beautiful views of both the planets and the galaxy beyond. With Earth at its farthest from the sun on July 6, Venus moves close to bright star Regulus after dark on July 9, and the waning crescent moon joins Mars before sunrise on July 11. For stargazers in North America and across mid-northern latitudes, here’s everything you need to know about stargazing and astronomy this week, July 6-12, 2026.

## Timeline

Monday, July 6Earth reaches aphelion, its farthest point from the sun in its annual orbit, at about 94.5 million miles (152.1 million kilometers), compared with 91.3 million miles (147.1 million kilometers) at perihelion. The difference is about 3.4%. [...] ## What’s Next In The Night Sky

On July 14, the new moon brings the darkest skies of the month, just in time for the beginning of the annual Perseid meteor shower on July 17. On that date, a crescent moon appears near Venus after sunset, while on July 29, the full Buck Moon rises at sunset.

The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes. For the most accurate location-specific information, consult online planetariums like Stellarium.

## Further reading

ForbesWhy New York’s ‘Manhattanhenge Effect’ Actually Lasts 44 DaysBy Jamie CarterForbesYour Full Moon Guide For 2026 — All 13 Dates For Your DiaryBy Jamie CarterForbesWatch The ‘Strawberry Moon’ Rise Tonight — Exact Times Where You LiveBy Jamie Carter

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# See The Milky Way At Its Best As Planets Glow: The Night Sky This Week

By[Jamie Carter](https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/ "https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/"),

Senior Contributor.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights.

 An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky.

## Topline

With the bright glare of the full [Strawberry Moon](https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2026/06/29/watch-the-strawberry-moon-rise-tonight---exact-times-where-you-live/) now fading into the early morning hours, this week brings some beautiful views of both the planets and the galaxy beyond. With Earth at its farthest from the sun on July 6, Venus moves close to bright star Regulus after dark on July 9, and the waning crescent moon joins Mars before sunrise on July 11. For stargazers in North America and across mid-northern latitudes, here’s everything you need to know about stargazing and astronomy this week, July 6-12, 2026.

## Timeline

Monday, July 6Earth reaches aphelion, its farthest point from the sun in its annual orbit, at about 94.5 million miles (152.1 million kilometers), compared with 91.3 million miles (147.1 million kilometers) at perihelion. The difference is about 3.4%.

Tuesday, July 7The last-quarter moon rises around midnight, leaving dark skies in the evening hours and starting the clock on July’s 12-night stargazing window. Want to camp under a star-filled sky? Go soon!

Thursday, July 8Look to the west after sunset to see bright Venus shining just one degree from Regulus, the brightest star in the spring constellation Leo. Venus is a nearby cloud-covered planet, while Regulus is a hot, fast-spinning star around 79 light-years away.

Saturday, July 11Around 4:00 a.m. local time, look low toward the east-northeast for a 13%-lit waning crescent moon close to Mars and Aldebaran in the constellation Taurus, with the beautiful Pleiades open cluster of stars sparkling nearby.

Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12[Manhattanhenge](https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2026/05/29/why-new-yorks-manhattanhenge-effect-actually-lasts-44-days/) occurs at sunset in New York City, with the sun aligning with the street grid. Saturday sees the full sun alignment at 8:20 p.m. EDT, with the half sun alignment on Sunday at 8:21 p.m. EDT.

## MID-SUMMER’S MILKY WAY WINDOW

True darkness is still limited in July, but this week offers a rare alignment of conditions: the moon is out of the way, and the sky reaches its darkest point at a usable hour. If you’re somewhere that looks dark on a [light pollution map](https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/) — or you’re visiting a [Dark Sky Place](https://darksky.org/what-we-do/international-dark-sky-places/) — be outside about two hours after sunset and look toward the southeast. Allow your eyes 15-20 minutes to adapt. Slowly, a pale arc of light begins to emerge — the Milky Way, the combined light of billions of distant stars.

## Constellation Of The Week: Aquila

It’s one of the easiest constellations to find in the night sky at this time of year — high in the east right after dark — but Aquila, the Eagle, is little known. It’s anchored by Altair, the southernmost star of the three stars in the vast Summer Triangle. Unlike Vega and Deneb, Altair is flanked by two fainter stars, creating a distinctive straight-line pattern. Altair is relatively close — just 17 light-years away — and rotates extremely rapidly, completing a full rotation in about 10 hours. This causes it to bulge at the equator. So when you look at Altair, you’re seeing a star behaving very differently from the sun. It’s a reminder that stars are not all like the sun — far from it!

## What’s Next In The Night Sky

On July 14, the new moon brings the darkest skies of the month, just in time for the beginning of the annual Perseid meteor shower on July 17. On that date, a crescent moon appears near Venus after sunset, while on July 29, the full Buck Moon rises at sunset.

*The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes. For the most accurate location-specific information, consult online planetariums like* [Stellarium](https://stellarium-web.org/)*.*

## Further reading

[ForbesWhy New York’s ‘Manhattanhenge Effect’ Actually Lasts 44 DaysBy Jamie Carter](https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2026/05/29/why-new-yorks-manhattanhenge-effect-actually-lasts-44-days/)[ForbesYour Full Moon Guide For 2026 — All 13 Dates For Your DiaryBy Jamie Carter](https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/12/27/your-full-moon-guide-for-2026---every-date-for-your-diary/)[ForbesWatch The ‘Strawberry Moon’ Rise Tonight — Exact Times Where You LiveBy Jamie Carter](https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2026/06/29/watch-the-strawberry-moon-rise-tonight---exact-times-where-you-live/)

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## 2. Planets, meteor shower, and a Buck Moon: Astronomical events for July 2026 - WESH

**URL:** [https://www.wesh.com/article/planets-meteor-shower-and-a-buck-moon-astronomical-events-for-july-2026-stargazing-astronomy-night-sky-summer/71901124](https://www.wesh.com/article/planets-meteor-shower-and-a-buck-moon-astronomical-events-for-july-2026-stargazing-astronomy-night-sky-summer/71901124)  
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### Summary

Time to check the month for some astronomical events.Though July has been hot and stormy so far, hopefully we’ll get some clear, cool summer nights for some stargazing here soon. There will be chances to sneak a peek at some nearby planets, a long stretch of a meteor shower, and a full Buck Moon to finish off the month.Video above: Nimanmuya or Going Home Moon, aka Buck Moon, rises above the Grand CanyonRead below for the full list of astronomical events in July.All month — Mars, Saturn (morning)Mars and Saturn will both be visible in the southeast part of the sky throughout the month. Even though Saturn is much further away, it is bigger and will appear brighter than Mars as you look for them.All month — Venus (evening)Venus will be visible in the evening sky looking West throughout the [...] be visible in the evening sky looking West throughout the month, as it rises further each evening.July 14 — New moonWhile the new moon in mid-July won’t be visible, a moonless night is always a good time for stargazing. Since there will be no sunlight bouncing off the moon’s surface in the night sky, you’ll be able to see even more stars and constellations than on a usual night.July 18 — Southern Delta Aquarids beginThis midsummer meteor shower runs from July 18 to August 21. While the Southern Delta Aquarids don’t necessarily have a standard peak evening, they will possibly be at their strongest on the evening of July 30, according to EarthSky.org. The meteor shower’s radiant — or originating point in the sky — is the constellation Aquarius, specifically the system Delta Aquarii, aka [...] Time to check the month for some astronomical events.

Though July has been hot and stormy so far, hopefully we’ll get some clear, cool summer nights for some stargazing here soon. There will be chances to sneak a peek at some nearby planets, a long stretch of a meteor shower, and a full Buck Moon to finish off the month.

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Video above: Nimanmuya or Going Home Moon, aka Buck Moon, rises above the Grand Canyon

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## All month — Mars, Saturn (morning)

Mars and Saturn will both be visible in the southeast part of the sky throughout the month. Even though Saturn is much further away, it is bigger and will appear brighter than Mars as you look for them.

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# Planets, meteor shower, and a Buck Moon: Astronomical events for July 2026

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Planets, meteor shower, and a Buck Moon: Astronomical events for July 2026

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Planets, meteor shower, and a Buck Moon: Astronomical events for July 2026

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Updated: 7:57 PM EDT Jul 10, 2026

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Matt Maielli

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Time to check the month for some astronomical events.Though July has been hot and stormy so far, hopefully we’ll get some clear, cool summer nights for some stargazing here soon. There will be chances to sneak a peek at some nearby planets, a long stretch of a meteor shower, and a full Buck Moon to finish off the month.Video above: Nimanmuya or Going Home Moon, aka Buck Moon, rises above the Grand CanyonRead below for the full list of astronomical events in July.All month — Mars, Saturn (morning)Mars and Saturn will both be visible in the southeast part of the sky throughout the month. Even though Saturn is much further away, it is bigger and will appear brighter than Mars as you look for them.All month — Venus (evening)Venus will be visible in the evening sky looking West throughout the month, as it rises further each evening.July 14 — New moonWhile the new moon in mid-July won’t be visible, a moonless night is always a good time for stargazing. Since there will be no sunlight bouncing off the moon’s surface in the night sky, you’ll be able to see even more stars and constellations than on a usual night.July 18 — Southern Delta Aquarids beginThis midsummer meteor shower runs from July 18 to August 21. While the Southern Delta Aquarids don’t necessarily have a standard peak evening, they will possibly be at their strongest on the evening of July 30, according to EarthSky.org. The meteor shower’s radiant — or originating point in the sky — is the constellation Aquarius, specifically the system Delta Aquarii, aka Skat. According to NASA, the meteor shower comes from the dust and debris of the comet 96P/Macholz, which orbits the Sun once every five years.To view the faint Aquarids, find a spot away from city lights and look up between late evening and dawn. It will take your eyes around 30 minutes to adjust to the night sky, at which point you should start spotting meteors. You should be able to see 15-20 meteors an hour on a good, clear night. If you wait until August, you’ll also be able to see the Aquarids overlap with the Perseids in the night sky.July 29 — Buck MoonThe full moon falls at the end of the month once again. Now that we are squarely in summer, it’s time for the Buck Moon of late July. It is so named in North America because this time of summer is when white-tailed deer rapidly regrow their antlers. Though the name Buck Moon is often claimed to be from the Algonquin Native American tribe, the modern use of the name may actually trace to North American explorer Jonathan Carver’s 1778 book "Travels through the interior parts of North-America in the years 1766, 1767, and 1768." Carver cited the names for his original list of monthly moons to an unspecified "Indian" tribe.Other Indigenous names for the moon include Midsummer Moon (Kalapuya, Ponca), the Hot Moon (Comanche), the Salmon Moon (Haida, Tlingit, Wishram), the Moon When Squash Are Ripe (Algonquin), and the Going Home Moon (Hopi). It is sometimes also referred to as the Thunder Moon, after summer thunderstorms. The Celtic name for the July Moon is the Horse Moon.The Buck Moon should be visible on July 29 and reach its peak at 10:35 a.m. EST, according to timeanddate.com.

Time to check the month for some astronomical events.

Though July has been hot and stormy so far, hopefully we’ll get some clear, cool summer nights for some stargazing here soon. There will be chances to sneak a peek at some nearby planets, a long stretch of a meteor shower, and a full Buck Moon to finish off the month.

Advertisement

***Video above: Nimanmuya or Going Home Moon, aka Buck Moon, rises above the Grand Canyon***

Read below for the full list of astronomical events in July.

## All month — Mars, Saturn (morning)

Mars and Saturn will both be visible in the southeast part of the sky throughout the month. Even though Saturn is much further away, it is bigger and will appear brighter than Mars as you look for them.

NASA

Saturn’s peaceful beauty invites the Cassini spacecraft for a closer look in this natural color view, taken during the spacecraft’s approach to the planet.

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## All month — Venus (evening)

Venus will be visible in the evening sky looking West throughout the month, as i

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## 3. Planets, meteor shower, and a Buck Moon: Astronomical events for July 2026 - WDSU

**URL:** [https://www.wdsu.com/article/planets-meteor-shower-and-a-buck-moon-astronomical-events-for-july-2026-stargazing-astronomy-night-sky-summer/71901124](https://www.wdsu.com/article/planets-meteor-shower-and-a-buck-moon-astronomical-events-for-july-2026-stargazing-astronomy-night-sky-summer/71901124)  
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### Summary

Time to check the month for some astronomical events.Though July has been hot and stormy so far, hopefully we’ll get some clear, cool summer nights for some stargazing here soon. There will be chances to sneak a peek at some nearby planets, a long stretch of a meteor shower, and a full Buck Moon to finish off the month.Video above: Nimanmuya or Going Home Moon, aka Buck Moon, rises above the Grand CanyonRead below for the full list of astronomical events in July.All month — Mars, Saturn (morning)Mars and Saturn will both be visible in the southeast part of the sky throughout the month. Even though Saturn is much further away, it is bigger and will appear brighter than Mars as you look for them.All month — Venus (evening)Venus will be visible in the evening sky looking West throughout the [...] be visible in the evening sky looking West throughout the month, as it rises further each evening.July 14 — New moonWhile the new moon in mid-July won’t be visible, a moonless night is always a good time for stargazing. Since there will be no sunlight bouncing off the moon’s surface in the night sky, you’ll be able to see even more stars and constellations than on a usual night.July 18 — Southern Delta Aquarids beginThis midsummer meteor shower runs from July 18 to August 21. While the Southern Delta Aquarids don’t necessarily have a standard peak evening, they will possibly be at their strongest on the evening of July 30, according to EarthSky.org. The meteor shower’s radiant — or originating point in the sky — is the constellation Aquarius, specifically the system Delta Aquarii, aka [...] Time to check the month for some astronomical events.

Though July has been hot and stormy so far, hopefully we’ll get some clear, cool summer nights for some stargazing here soon. There will be chances to sneak a peek at some nearby planets, a long stretch of a meteor shower, and a full Buck Moon to finish off the month.

Advertisement

Video above: Nimanmuya or Going Home Moon, aka Buck Moon, rises above the Grand Canyon

Read below for the full list of astronomical events in July.

## All month — Mars, Saturn (morning)

Mars and Saturn will both be visible in the southeast part of the sky throughout the month. Even though Saturn is much further away, it is bigger and will appear brighter than Mars as you look for them.

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Time to check the month for some astronomical events.Though July has been hot and stormy so far, hopefully we’ll get some clear, cool summer nights for some stargazing here soon. There will be chances to sneak a peek at some nearby planets, a long stretch of a meteor shower, and a full Buck Moon to finish off the month.Video above: Nimanmuya or Going Home Moon, aka Buck Moon, rises above the Grand CanyonRead below for the full list of astronomical events in July.All month — Mars, Saturn (morning)Mars and Saturn will both be visible in the southeast part of the sky throughout the month. Even though Saturn is much further away, it is bigger and will appear brighter than Mars as you look for them.All month — Venus (evening)Venus will be visible in the evening sky looking West throughout the month, as it rises further each evening.July 14 — New moonWhile the new moon in mid-July won’t be visible, a moonless night is always a good time for stargazing. Since there will be no sunlight bouncing off the moon’s surface in the night sky, you’ll be able to see even more stars and constellations than on a usual night.July 18 — Southern Delta Aquarids beginThis midsummer meteor shower runs from July 18 to August 21. While the Southern Delta Aquarids don’t necessarily have a standard peak evening, they will possibly be at their strongest on the evening of July 30, according to EarthSky.org. The meteor shower’s radiant — or originating point in the sky — is the constellation Aquarius, specifically the system Delta Aquarii, aka Skat. According to NASA, the meteor shower comes from the dust and debris of the comet 96P/Macholz, which orbits the Sun once every five years.To view the faint Aquarids, find a spot away from city lights and look up between late evening and dawn. It will take your eyes around 30 minutes to adjust to the night sky, at which point you should start spotting meteors. You should be able to see 15-20 meteors an hour on a good, clear night. If you wait until August, you’ll also be able to see the Aquarids overlap with the Perseids in the night sky.July 29 — Buck MoonThe full moon falls at the end of the month once again. Now that we are squarely in summer, it’s time for the Buck Moon of late July. It is so named in North America because this time of summer is when white-tailed deer rapidly regrow their antlers. Though the name Buck Moon is often claimed to be from the Algonquin Native American tribe, the modern use of the name may actually trace to North American explorer Jonathan Carver’s 1778 book "Travels through the interior parts of North-America in the years 1766, 1767, and 1768." Carver cited the names for his original list of monthly moons to an unspecified "Indian" tribe.Other Indigenous names for the moon include Midsummer Moon (Kalapuya, Ponca), the Hot Moon (Comanche), the Salmon Moon (Haida, Tlingit, Wishram), the Moon When Squash Are Ripe (Algonquin), and the Going Home Moon (Hopi). It is sometimes also referred to as the Thunder Moon, after summer thunderstorms. The Celtic name for the July Moon is the Horse Moon.The Buck Moon should be visible on July 29 and reach its peak at 10:35 a.m. EST, according to timeanddate.com.

Time to check the month for some astronomical events.

Though July has been hot and stormy so far, hopefully we’ll get some clear, cool summer nights for some stargazing here soon. There will be chances to sneak a peek at some nearby planets, a long stretch of a meteor shower, and a full Buck Moon to finish off the month.

Advertisement

***Video above: Nimanmuya or Going Home Moon, aka Buck Moon, rises above the Grand Canyon***

Read below for the full list of astronomical events in July.

## All month — Mars, Saturn (morning)

Mars and Saturn will both be visible in the southeast part of the sky throughout the month. Even though Saturn is

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## 4. Planets, meteor shower, and a Buck Moon: Astronomical events for July 2026 - KCCI

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### Summary

Time to check the month for some astronomical events.Though July has been hot and stormy so far, hopefully we’ll get some clear, cool summer nights for some stargazing here soon. There will be chances to sneak a peek at some nearby planets, a long stretch of a meteor shower, and a full Buck Moon to finish off the month.Video above: Nimanmuya or Going Home Moon, aka Buck Moon, rises above the Grand CanyonRead below for the full list of astronomical events in July.All month — Mars, Saturn (morning)Mars and Saturn will both be visible in the southeast part of the sky throughout the month. Even though Saturn is much further away, it is bigger and will appear brighter than Mars as you look for them.All month — Venus (evening)Venus will be visible in the evening sky looking West throughout the [...] be visible in the evening sky looking West throughout the month, as it rises further each evening.July 14 — New moonWhile the new moon in mid-July won’t be visible, a moonless night is always a good time for stargazing. Since there will be no sunlight bouncing off the moon’s surface in the night sky, you’ll be able to see even more stars and constellations than on a usual night.July 18 — Southern Delta Aquarids beginThis midsummer meteor shower runs from July 18 to August 21. While the Southern Delta Aquarids don’t necessarily have a standard peak evening, they will possibly be at their strongest on the evening of July 30, according to EarthSky.org. The meteor shower’s radiant — or originating point in the sky — is the constellation Aquarius, specifically the system Delta Aquarii, aka [...] Time to check the month for some astronomical events.

Though July has been hot and stormy so far, hopefully we’ll get some clear, cool summer nights for some stargazing here soon. There will be chances to sneak a peek at some nearby planets, a long stretch of a meteor shower, and a full Buck Moon to finish off the month.

Advertisement

Video above: Nimanmuya or Going Home Moon, aka Buck Moon, rises above the Grand Canyon

Read below for the full list of astronomical events in July.

## All month — Mars, Saturn (morning)

Mars and Saturn will both be visible in the southeast part of the sky throughout the month. Even though Saturn is much further away, it is bigger and will appear brighter than Mars as you look for them.

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Planets, meteor shower, and a Buck Moon: Astronomical events for July 2026

Time for some summer stargazing

Updated: 6:57 PM CDT Jul 10, 2026

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Planets, meteor shower, and a Buck Moon: Astronomical events for July 2026

Time for some summer stargazing

Updated: 6:57 PM CDT Jul 10, 2026

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Matt Maielli

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Time to check the month for some astronomical events.Though July has been hot and stormy so far, hopefully we’ll get some clear, cool summer nights for some stargazing here soon. There will be chances to sneak a peek at some nearby planets, a long stretch of a meteor shower, and a full Buck Moon to finish off the month.Video above: Nimanmuya or Going Home Moon, aka Buck Moon, rises above the Grand CanyonRead below for the full list of astronomical events in July.All month — Mars, Saturn (morning)Mars and Saturn will both be visible in the southeast part of the sky throughout the month. Even though Saturn is much further away, it is bigger and will appear brighter than Mars as you look for them.All month — Venus (evening)Venus will be visible in the evening sky looking West throughout the month, as it rises further each evening.July 14 — New moonWhile the new moon in mid-July won’t be visible, a moonless night is always a good time for stargazing. Since there will be no sunlight bouncing off the moon’s surface in the night sky, you’ll be able to see even more stars and constellations than on a usual night.July 18 — Southern Delta Aquarids beginThis midsummer meteor shower runs from July 18 to August 21. While the Southern Delta Aquarids don’t necessarily have a standard peak evening, they will possibly be at their strongest on the evening of July 30, according to EarthSky.org. The meteor shower’s radiant — or originating point in the sky — is the constellation Aquarius, specifically the system Delta Aquarii, aka Skat. According to NASA, the meteor shower comes from the dust and debris of the comet 96P/Macholz, which orbits the Sun once every five years.To view the faint Aquarids, find a spot away from city lights and look up between late evening and dawn. It will take your eyes around 30 minutes to adjust to the night sky, at which point you should start spotting meteors. You should be able to see 15-20 meteors an hour on a good, clear night. If you wait until August, you’ll also be able to see the Aquarids overlap with the Perseids in the night sky.July 29 — Buck MoonThe full moon falls at the end of the month once again. Now that we are squarely in summer, it’s time for the Buck Moon of late July. It is so named in North America because this time of summer is when white-tailed deer rapidly regrow their antlers. Though the name Buck Moon is often claimed to be from the Algonquin Native American tribe, the modern use of the name may actually trace to North American explorer Jonathan Carver’s 1778 book "Travels through the interior parts of North-America in the years 1766, 1767, and 1768." Carver cited the names for his original list of monthly moons to an unspecified "Indian" tribe.Other Indigenous names for the moon include Midsummer Moon (Kalapuya, Ponca), the Hot Moon (Comanche), the Salmon Moon (Haida, Tlingit, Wishram), the Moon When Squash Are Ripe (Algonquin), and the Going Home Moon (Hopi). It is sometimes also referred to as the Thunder Moon, after summer thunderstorms. The Celtic name for the July Moon is the Horse Moon.The Buck Moon should be visible on July 29 and reach its peak at 10:35 a.m. EST, according to timeanddate.com.

Time to check the month for some astronomical events.

Though July has been hot and stormy so far, hopefully we’ll get some clear, cool summer nights for some stargazing here soon. There will be chances to sneak a peek at some nearby planets, a long stretch of a meteor shower, and a full Buck Moon to finish off the month.

Advertisement

***Video above: Nimanmuya or Going Home Moon, aka Buck Moon, rises above the Grand Canyon***

Read below for the full list of astronomical events in July.

## All month — Mars, Saturn (morning)

Mars and Saturn will both be visible in the southeast part of the sky throughout the month. Even though Saturn is much further away, it is bigger and will appear brighter than Mars as you look for them.

NASA

Saturn’s peaceful beauty invites the Cassini spacecraft for a closer look in this natural color view, taken during the spacecraft’s approach to the planet.

---

## All month — Venus (evening)

Venus will be visible in the evening sky looking West throughout the month, as it

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## 5. July 2026 skywatching guide: Catch Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and more - starlust.org

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BY DISITA SIKDAR 

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Every month brings a slightly different view of the night sky as the planets continue their journeys around the Sun. And skywatchers eagerly wait for opportunities to spot worlds or the rare planetary alignments that are usually difficult to find. And this July, several planets are waiting to put on a show for both evening stargazers and early risers. Early in the month, Venus and Jupiter will shine low in the west shortly after sunset, although Jupiter will gradually fade from view as the weeks go by. Saturn, meanwhile, will start rising earlier, with Neptune joining it in Pisces. The standout event for early July is, however, set to unfold on July 4, when Mars and Uranus will come together in a spectacular conjunction. [...] A 'Strawberry Moon' will grace the night sky in June, offering stunning views. Here's what to know.

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Uranus and Mars would make a close conjunction on July 4 about 5° southeast of M45, the Pleiades star cluster. It would be easy to spot Mars as it would shine bright 8° northwest of Taurus’ brightest star, Aldebaran. On July 11, Mars and Uranus will find company as a waning crescent Moon will join them.

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# July 2026 skywatching guide: Catch Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and more

This July, several planets are waiting to put on a show for both evening stargazers and early risers.

BY [DISITA SIKDAR](/writer/disita sikdar) 

PUBLISHED 1 HOUR AGO

Every month brings a slightly different view of the night sky as the planets continue their journeys around the Sun. And skywatchers eagerly wait for opportunities to spot worlds or the [rare planetary alignments](https://starlust.org/planetary-conjunction-explained/) that are usually difficult to find. And this July, several planets are waiting to put on a show for both evening stargazers and early risers. Early in the month, Venus and Jupiter will shine low in the west shortly after sunset, although Jupiter will gradually fade from view as the weeks go by. Saturn, meanwhile, will start rising earlier, with Neptune joining it in Pisces. The standout event for early July is, however, set to unfold on July 4, when Mars and Uranus will come together in a spectacular conjunction.

## Spot Jupiter before it heads toward solar conjunction

[Jupiter](https://starlust.org/how-far-away-is-jupiter-now/) will turn up in the evening sky at magnitude -1.8 right after sunset on the western horizon and will remain visible for a short span for the first 5 days of the month, [according to Astronomy.com](https://www.astronomy.com/observing/sky-this-month-july-2026/). The planet's visibility will, however, quickly decline, with its time above the horizon shortening each evening. By July 5, Jupiter will be 5° high 30 minutes after sunset. After that, it will become very difficult to spot it on its way to a solar conjunction, which is set to take place on July 29.

## Venus, Regulus and the Moon will get close to each other

Roughly 20° high in the sky half an hour after sunset, Venus will be easy to spot in early July. On July 1, it shines at magnitude - 4.1 and sits about 21° above Jupiter. Venus and Regulus—the brightest star in the constellation Leo — will be less than 9° apart on the day, and by July 8, they will move closer to each other, standing just 1.5° apart. They will stand close for two evenings, following which Venus will gradually move farther east. On July 16, the Moon will come close to Regulus, and Venus will stand about 8° east of [the Moon](https://starlust.org/meteorite-in-africa-has-evidence-of-3-impact-eventsone-of-them-was-big-enough-to-melt-the-moon/).

## How to spot Neptune this July

On July 1, Neptune will rise shortly after midnight, about 30 minutes before Saturn. Skywatchers must try to catch a glimpse of the planet in the pre-dawn hours when it is more than 20° high in the eastern sky. A telescope or a pair of binoculars will be required to spot the distant planet, as it will shine below naked-eye visibility at magnitude 7.7. The Great Square of Pegasus can be used to find Neptune, with the latter lying around 15° due south of Algenib.

## Catch Saturn next to its largest moon

Saturn will shine at magnitude 0.7 and sit among the stars of Pisces. July 1 will see Saturn rising about an hour after midnight, but by the end of the month, it will have started rising about two hours earlier. On July 7, Saturn will lie just 7° southeast of a nearly last quarter Moon. With the planet lying more than 30° above the southeastern horizon after 4 a.m. local daylight time, skywatchers may even get to see [its many moons](https://starlust.org/heres-how-you-can-spot-saturns-moons-titan-rhea-dione-and-more/), including Titan, which will lie just northeast and northwest of the planet on the 4th and 5th, respectively.

## Mars-Uranus conjunction

Uranus and Mars would make a close conjunction on July 4 about 5° southeast of M45, the [Pleiades star cluster](https://starlust.org/moon-will-pass-directly-in-front-of-the-pleiades-star-cluster-on-october-9-when-and-how-to-watch/). It would be easy to spot Mars as it would shine bright 8° northwest of Taurus’ brightest star, Aldebaran. On July 11, Mars and Uranus will find company as a waning crescent Moon will join them.

## More on Starlust

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[### Fireball streaks across southern U.S. sky on June 28, seen in multiple states](/fireball-streaks-across-southern-u-s-sky-on-june-28-seen-in-multiple-states/)

According to the Storm Station, the object looked like "a large, vibrant green ball with fire trailing behind it followed by a bright flash."

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## 6. July is the height of summer stargazing and the last chance for Manhattanhenge - Gothamist

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### Summary

“July is an exciting mix of very prominent naked eye planet alignments, deep sky hunting and good targets for telescope users,” said Bart Fried, member of the American Astronomical Society.

#### The show in the sky

New Yorkers waiting for the fireworks on July 4 can get a pre-show treat: spotting Venus and Jupiter. The solar system's hottest planet is the brightest celestial body in the night sky, visible just above the western horizon after sunset.

“You can’t miss it,” Fried said. “Venus is the brightest object in the sky after the moon.” [...] The Perseids, widely considered by astronomers as one of the best annual meteor showers, will begin around that time as well, but won’t peak until August.

”If you're looking to get out and do some great shooting star gazing, then it’s probably better to wait for mid-August and then you get the Perseids and the new moon at the same time,” Angus said. [...] Using the second planet from the sun as a guide, Jupiter is easy to locate. On the western horizon, the largest planet will be lower than Venus and to its right. Now is the time to see the gas giant, because by mid-month, the fifth planet from the sun will set around the same time as the sun, so it will not be visible in the evening.

There are other sights to behold while waiting for the Independence Day festivities. Right overhead is a very bright red giant star, Arcturus, which is nearly 40 lightyears away. In the eastern sky is the Summer Triangle.

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July is peak stargazing season in New York City.

With warm summer nights and plenty of free public telescope viewing events across the five boroughs, it’s prime time for looking up and pondering the heavens in the Big Apple.

July has it all: planets, shooting stars, the Milky Way and the spectacular urban sunsets of Manhattanhenge.

“July is an exciting mix of very prominent naked eye planet alignments, deep sky hunting and good targets for telescope users,” said Bart Fried, member of the American Astronomical Society.

#### **The show in the sky**

New Yorkers waiting for the fireworks on July 4 can get a pre-show treat: spotting Venus and Jupiter. The solar system's hottest planet is the brightest celestial body in the night sky, visible just above the western horizon after sunset.

“You can’t miss it,” Fried said. “Venus is the brightest object in the sky after the moon.”

Using the second planet from the sun as a guide, Jupiter is easy to locate. On the western horizon, the largest planet will be lower than Venus and to its right. Now is the time to see the gas giant, because by mid-month, the fifth planet from the sun will set around the same time as the sun, so it will not be visible in the evening.

There are other sights to behold while waiting for the Independence Day festivities. Right overhead is a very bright red giant star, Arcturus, which is nearly 40 lightyears away. In the eastern sky is the Summer Triangle.

The triad of three bright stars is the most prominent star pattern in New York City during this time of year. The Summer Triangle makes it easy to find nearby constellations because each star is from a different celestial picture. Vega is in Lyra, Deneb in Cygnus and Altair in Aquila.

”On the Fourth of July, we're out, it's dark, we're waiting for the fireworks, take a moment to look at what's up in the sky,” said Ruth Angus, astrophysicist at the American Museum of Natural History. “But once the fireworks have gone off, the sky might be obscured by smoke.”

#### **The river of clouds**

The Milky Way is the dazzling silvery tapestry of summer skies. While astronomers say, "get out of town" to darker skies to see our galactic center, Gothamist has recent reports that the luminous river of clouds across the sky is visible in the city. According to Fried, stargazers can see the cloudy ribbon from the southern end of Floyd Bennett Field.

Looking in the opposite direction from Manhattan, in the southern direction over the ocean and beyond the Rockaways, Fried was able to locate the hazy lanes of the Milky Way. One of his guides was Deneb, a star from the Summer Triangle, which intersects the Milky Way. A good time for viewing is around July 14, the new moon, when skies are darkest.

“At a good dark site, you see the core and arc of the Milky Way and you see the dust lanes instantly,” Fried said.

#### **Last chance to see Manhattanhenge this year**

Manhattanhenge returns on July 11, when the full disc of the sun will be framed by the city's street grid as it sets at 8:20 p.m. The best views are ground level from crosstown streets with a clear view to the Hudson River, such as 14th and 42nd streets. Some popular viewing spots include Tudor City and Hunter’s Point South Park in Long Island City.

On July 11, the American Museum of Natural History will host its annual block party with a salsa band. The museum is blocking off part of West 79th Street for unobstructed views of the sun sinking into the horizon. The next day, around the same time, the sun's midpoint will line up with city streets, which means half the sunset will be framed by high-rises.

#### **Meteors versus the moon**

Towards the end of the month, three meteor showers will overlap. The Alpha Capricornids and Southern Delta Aquariids both peak at the end of the month.

Unfortunately, the showers coincide with the full moon on July 29, meaning the moon’s brightness is going to make it harder to see shooting stars. A week before the peak, during the third week of the month, is a better time to catch a glimpse.

The Perseids, widely considered by astronomers as one of the best annual meteor showers, will begin around that time as well, but won’t peak until August.

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## 7. What's Up: July 2026 Skywatching Tips From NASA - Mirage News

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# What's Up: July 2026 Skywatching Tips From NASA

Skywatching

 Skywatching Home
 What's Up
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 More
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A predawn Moon-and-planets meetup, a returning comet, a great chance to see the Milky Way, and Saturn's rings at a new angle.

### Skywatching Highlights

 July 7: Last Quarter Moon
 July 11 + 12: Dawn alignment of the Moon, Mars, Saturn, and Uranus
 July 14: New Moon; best dark-sky window for Comet 10P/Tempel 2 and the Milky Way
 Later in July: Saturn's unusually thin rings are a rewarding telescope target
 July 21: First Quarter Moon
 July 29: Full Moon

### Transcript [...] NASA

Around the New Moon on July 14, Comet 10P/Tempel 2 swings by.

This is a short-period comet, meaning it returns to the inner solar system on a regular orbit. In this case, it comes back about every 5½ years. It is not a dramatic comet that you see just by looking up at the sky, though.

Through binoculars or a telescope, find the constellation Capricornus and look for a small fuzzy glow nearby, possibly with a brighter central knot and a short, broad, fan-shaped tail.

For the best chance to view the comet, head somewhere dark, away from city lights. Start looking once the sky is fully dark, ideally about 45 to 60 minutes after sunset.

NASA/JPL-Caltech

Those same dark nights around the July 14 New Moon are also the best time this month to look for the Milky Way. [...] NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)

Here are the phases of the Moon for July.

NASA/JPL-Caltech

You can stay up to date on all of NASA's missions exploring the solar system and beyond at science.nasa.gov. I'm Raquel Villanueva from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and that's What's Up for this month.

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# What's Up: July 2026 Skywatching Tips From NASA

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* [Skywatching Home](https://science.nasa.gov/skywatching/)
* [What's Up](https://science.nasa.gov/skywatching/whats-up/)
* [Meteor Showers](https://science.nasa.gov/meteor-showers/)
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A predawn Moon-and-planets meetup, a returning comet, a great chance to see the Milky Way, and Saturn's rings at a new angle.

### Skywatching Highlights

* July 7: Last Quarter Moon
* July 11 + 12: Dawn alignment of the Moon, Mars, Saturn, and Uranus
* July 14: New Moon; best dark-sky window for Comet 10P/Tempel 2 and the Milky Way
* Later in July: Saturn's unusually thin rings are a rewarding telescope target
* July 21: First Quarter Moon
* July 29: Full Moon

### Transcript

An early morning hangout with the Moon and planets, a comet swings by, prime time for the Milky Way, and Saturn's rings shine at a new angle. That's What's Up for July.

Before sunrise on July 11 and 12, look toward the eastern sky for a lineup of the Moon and planets. On these mornings, the waning crescent Moon helps point the way to Mars, with Saturn shining nearby in the morning sky.

Uranus is in the same general part of the sky, too, but it is much fainter, so you will need binoculars or a telescope to see it.

Mars will look like a small reddish point of light, Saturn is brighter and easier to spot, and the Moon makes the whole scene easy to locate.

Before sunrise on July 11 and 12, the Moon, Mars, Saturn, and Uranus will parade in the eastern sky.

NASA

Around the New Moon on July 14, Comet 10P/Tempel 2 swings by.

This is a short-period comet, meaning it returns to the inner solar system on a regular orbit. In this case, it comes back about every 5½ years. It is not a dramatic comet that you see just by looking up at the sky, though.

Through binoculars or a telescope, find the constellation Capricornus and look for a small fuzzy glow nearby, possibly with a brighter central knot and a short, broad, fan-shaped tail.

For the best chance to view the comet, head somewhere dark, away from city lights. Start looking once the sky is fully dark, ideally about 45 to 60 minutes after sunset.

NASA/JPL-Caltech

Those same dark nights around the July 14 New Moon are also the best time this month to look for the Milky Way.

From a dark location, away from city lights, the Milky Way appears as a pale, cloudy band across the summer sky. The bright, cloudy region of the Milky Way marks the direction of the galactic center. It looks so dense because we're looking toward one of the most crowded parts of our galaxy, where countless stars glow behind dark clouds of cosmic dust.

Late in the evening, look low in the southern sky for a group of stars shaped like a big hook or scorpion tail. That's Scorpius. The bright,

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