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July 2026 celestial calendar: When to see the Moon, planets and meteor showers

3 bright planets light up June's night sky — Here's where and when to look

Venus, Jupiter and Mercury headline a spectacular month of planetary viewing.

Stunning celestial sights to see in the night sky in the coming weeks

Jonathan Powell lets us know what we can expect to see in the night sky over the coming weeks.

This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 10 – 19

The bright, distinctive pattern of Upper Scorpius is on its best display in the south right after nightfall. Telescopic treasures await. In the west, Regulus now departs from Venus...

This Week's Sky at a Glance, May 29 – June 7

Venus and Jupiter grab your eyes in the west in late twilight. The Summer Triangle marks the dark in the east. So will the subtler Milky Way once the glary Moon is gone. The post T...

This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 3 – 12

Regulus creeps up to Venus in twilight this week. Vega and Arcturus balance across the zenith. And this being July, Scorpius decorates the south. The post This Week's Sky at a Glan...

Apollo 11 landing site, a cosmic Eagle and a blue-white star: 4 night sky targets to celebrate America 250

From the Apollo landing site to the North America Nebula, these celestial sights offer a uniquely American way to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.

This Week's Sky at a Glance, May 22 – 31

Venus and Jupiter — the Evening Star and the False Evening Star — draw closer together in the western twilight and point down to Mercury. The waxing Moon shows off its rich telesco...

Cosmic Tryst: Venus Meets Jupiter at Dusk

It’s a familiar annual question, that we’re already hearing as we enter into June. “What are those two bright objects in the west?” They’re none other than the two brightest planet...

This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 12 – 21

The three planets in the western twilight are pulling away from each other now. On Wednesday, the Moon will occult Venus in daylight. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 12...

This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 19 – 28

The Moon as it will appear in an amateur telescope at 10 p.m. EDT Friday the 19th. This week Venus and Jupiter continue moving apart low in the western twilight. Vega and Arcturus...

June 2026 Astronomy: What's in the North Texas sky this month?

Where are the planets? Overview of where to view the planets: Mercury: Visible to the naked eye, low in the west-northwest sky during mid-to-late June. Venus: It will easi...

This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 5 – 14

Bright Venus and Jupiter pass through conjunction in twilight this week, while Mercury, Pollux, and Castor watch them from nearby. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 5 – 14...

Steamy Nights at the Galactic Equator

Here's an observing guide to both familiar and lesser-known deep-sky objects that inhabit our galaxy's equatorial zone. The post Steamy Nights at the Galactic Equator appeared firs...

Venus, Jupiter and Mercury headline a stunning planet parade through June. Here's when to see it

Three planets, two stars and one moon create a spectacular June sky show.

Some night sky sights to spot this week and the latest on an asteroid study

This week, we have the ‘Evening Star’ Venus to watch out for whilst in the morning sky, Saturn meets a waning Moon, and see if you can make out the ‘Summer Triangle’.

Seven spectacular night sky events to watch out for this summer

From a lunar eclipse to one of the best meteor showers of the calendar year, there are a number of impressive sights to behold in the summer night sky.

Explore the Night Sky with OsmAnd Astronomy

Far from city lights, the sky looks different. In the Namib Desert, darkness comes quickly and the stars appear all at once, filling the entire horizon. At first, it feels simple....

Venus takes center stage with 2 easy-to-see sky shows this July. Here's when and where to look

Venus pairs up with Regulus on July 9 before meeting a slender crescent moon on July 17.

Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch

A short but striking sky show is coming for anyone with a clear view of the horizon.A three-night celestial meetup will unfold from Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18, whe...

The biggest skywatching day of 2026 is coming. Here's what you'll see in North America and Europe

Whether you're in Spain, Iceland, the U.K. or North America, here's exactly what you'll see in the sky on Aug. 12 — and when to look.

Night Skies 1st August 2025 and beyond

Just looked out and seen the crescent moon and Venus… need to wait a little longer to see Jupiter and the others…

The moon, Mars and the Pleiades form a stunning lineup before dawn on July 11. Here's how to see it

A slender crescent moon, Mars and Aldebaran and two sparkling star clusters will create a beautiful predawn scene for early risers on July 11.

New moon of June 2026 brings stunning views of Mercury, Venus and Jupiter

The nights surrounding the new moon on June 14 are the perfect time to hunt for planets and sparkling constellations in the late spring sky.