Mercury’s maximum eastern elongation occurs on July 3-4.
Full Buck Moon on July 10
Moon, Saturn and Neptune Trifecta on July 16
July 19-20: Planet parade at dawn
Pleiades on July 20, 2017: Crescent Moon
The 22nd of July: A Venus-moon and Jupiter pyramid
July 28: Moon joins Mars
Southern Delta Aquariid meteor Shower Peaks on July 29-30
July 30-31: Planet Parade
The summer is a great time to observe the stars, with its warm weather, relaxed schedules and dazzling sights. July has a lot of them. There are planet parades, lunar-planet encounters and meteor showers that produce interstellar fireworks. Plus, July is a great month to view our own galaxy, the Milky Way. The Milky Way is visible for most of the night. dark-sky destinationBe it a national park The following are some examples of how to use stargazing hotel.
The summer is the perfect time to admire the night sky. What to watch out for when the July night sky is lit up.
July 3-4: Mercury at greatest eastern elongation
Mercury can be difficult to see because it is so close to the Sun. However, its visibility has improved a few occasions each year including this month. On the evenings of July 3-4, Mercury will reach its eastern elongation—its apparent farthest separation from the sun—in the evening for U.S. sky-watchers. Look for it near the western horizon just after sunset. Also, don’t overlook orange-tinted Mars that is located above it.
July 10th: Full Buck Moon
On July 10, marvel at the bright orb of July, also known as the “full buck moon”. Moon reaches its peak at 4:37 pm. ET, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. You can see it in its full glory on July 9th and 10th evenings.
Moon, Saturn and Neptune Trifecta on July 16
Saturn, Neptune, and the waning gibbous Moon will be in the night sky at midnight on the 16th of July. The three will be high in the sky and above the eastern horizon throughout the night. Venus and Jupiter will join the trio shortly before sunrise. Neptune, however, requires a telescopic lens to be seen.
July 19-20: Planet parade at dawn
On July 19 and 20, astronomers can enjoy a planet show that will dazzle them. Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, and the crescent will all be visible with the naked eye. Neptune, which is located next to Saturn, and Uranus, which is near Venus, can only be seen through a telescope. Keep an eye on the eastern and southeast skies, and search for clear eastern views since Jupiter won’t be far above horizon.
Pleiades on July 20, 2017: Crescent Moon
In the early morning hours of the 20th, the crescent moon appears to swallow up the Pleiades cluster. The moon will appear to cross several stars in the star cluster that can be seen with naked eyes between 4 a.m. and sunrise local time. Enjoy the spectacle as it unfolds halfway above the eastern skyline.
The 22nd of July: A Venus-moon and Jupiter pyramid
On the morning of the 22nd, Venus, Jupiter and a sliver crescent moon will form a pyramid over the eastern horizon about an hour before sunrise.
July 28: Moon joins Mars
On July 28, look for the crescent and Mars above the western horizon about two hours after sunset. Both will be close to each other for binoculars that can share the same field of view. according to stargazing app Sky Safari.
July 29-30: Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks
The Southern Delta Aquariid shower occurs between July 18 and August 12. according to NASA. Its peak between July 29-30 may produce up to seven or eight meteors every hour. dark skies. The best way to enjoy this spectacle is from the southern hemisphere sky-watching spots. The northern hemisphere may see a few shooting star above the southern horizon at the peak of the shower. Saturn, just above Aquarius can serve as a navigational aid. You may also catch some meteors over the eastern horizon, since the Perseids are starting this month.
July 30-31: Planet Parade
Jupiter’s move away from the Sun on July 30 and 31 will make the pre-dawn parade even more dreamy. Early morning on July 30 and 31, you’ll be able to see Jupiter, Venus Uranus Saturn and Neptune moving from the east towards the south. Don’t worry if you missed it: this is just a preview of what to expect in August with the planetary alignments.
