July’s Star Calendar

July’s night sky is bursting with celestial wonders! From dramatic planetary pairings to a rare lunar occultation of Mars, and the beautiful Delta Aquariid meteor shower, it’s a month skywatchers won’t want to miss.

πŸ“… Here are the most notable sky events of the month:

πŸ”­ July 4 – Mercury at Greatest Elongation

Mercury reaches its farthest separation from the Sun, making it visible low in the western sky shortly after sunset.

πŸͺ July 4 – Uranus Near Venus

A close pairing of Uranus and Venus. While Venus will shine brightly, Uranus will be visible with binoculars or a telescope.

πŸŒ• July 10 – Full Buck Moon

The midsummer full moon, traditionally named after the antler growth season of male deer (β€œbucks”) in Native American folklore.

πŸͺ July 16 – Moon Near Saturn & Neptune

The Moon sweeps past both Saturn and Neptune in the sky β€” a great opportunity for telescope observers.

✨ July 20 – Moon Near Pleiades

The crescent Moon glides near the Pleiades star cluster (also known as the Seven Sisters). A magical sight with binoculars!

πŸŒ” July 22 – Moon Near Jupiter

Look to the eastern sky after midnight β€” the Moon and Jupiter will appear side by side in a beautiful conjunction.

πŸŒ‘ July 24 – New Moon

The sky will be at its darkest, offering perfect conditions for deep sky observations and meteor watching.

πŸŒ’ July 28 – Moon Occults Mars

A rare event! The Moon will pass directly in front of Mars, briefly hiding it from view. Best viewed with a telescope from selected regions.

🌠 July 30–31 – Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower (Peak)

Peaking at up to 20 meteors per hour, this southern meteor shower is best seen after midnight under dark skies.

πŸ”­ Whether you’re a casual stargazer or a dedicated skywatcher, July 2025 promises breathtaking sights. Mark your calendars, grab your telescope β€” and don’t forget to look up!

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