Planet watching in July brings spectacular celestial events to the night sky. Mars shines brightly in the evening alongside Mercury and Jupiter. Venus dazzles each morning, while Saturn rises late at night. Aquila, the eagle constellation, graces the sky throughout the month.
Venus sparkles in the eastern sky before sunrise, while Mars hovers in the west post-twilight. Each morning, Jupiter creeps higher, inching closer to Venus. Mercury is visible low in the west during the first week of July. Saturn rises at midnight and ascends high in the south towards dawn.
Catch Mercury 30-45 minutes after sunset early in the month. Look out for the Moon, Venus, and Jupiter in the east on July 21 and 22, and witness the crescent Moon beside Mars on July 28. Explore Aquila, the eagle constellation, in the eastern night sky. With Altair as the brightest star, Aquila represents a soaring eagle carrying the lightning bolts of Zeus.
For Moon phases in July, refer to the original NASA source for a detailed guide on celestial observations. Discover more space-related topics and stay updated on NASA missions at science.nasa.gov.
Original Source: NASA – Skywatching Tips from NASA