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See Mercury at greatest elongation, its farthest from the sun in the evening sky this week
Mercury reaches its point of greatest eastern elongation on Friday (July 4), presenting an excellent opportunity to spot the ...
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The brightest planets in July's night sky: How to see them (and when)
Mercury reaches its greatest elongation, 26 degrees east of the sun on July 4. From latitude 40 degrees north, the ...
Buck Moon, ‘Swift Planet’ and more: How to enjoy July’s night sky events
To get a glimpse of the “Swift Planet,” EarthSky suggests waiting for the sun to set before looking west for the planet ...
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A star exploded in the Lupus constellation. Here's how to see the nova in the night sky this month
The nova V462 Lupi was first discovered on June 12 by the Ohio State University-led All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae ...
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Look up! What's going on in the July night sky?
Spot overlapping meteor showers this month, along with the Moon sharing the sky with some of the brightest planets.
From Buck Moon To Pluto's Rare Appearance, 8 Must-See Night Sky Events In July
Pluto will reach its closest approach to Earth and align opposite the Sun on July 25, appearing slightly brighter (magnitude ...
Exact time to see the Buck Moon, dramatic meteor showers, and more in July 2025 night sky
The 2025 Buck Moon rises on July 10, in the southeast from about 10pm in the UK. July's full Moon is called the 'Buck Moon' ...
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July 2025: What’s in the Southern Hemisphere sky this month?
Mercury is the month's highlight, reaching greatest elongation July 4. Also on show in the Southern Hemisphere: Mars, Saturn, ...
8 night sky events to see in July, from a ‘buck moon‘ to a rare view of Pluto
The globular cluster Messier 22 (M22) reaches its highest point in the sky around midnight local time, specifically for observers south of 46° N latitude, since M22’s position favors the Southern ...
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July 2025: What’s in the sky this month? Venus tracks through Taurus, more Titan transits at Saturn, and Jupiter reappears
Venus moves east as July progresses and stands 3° due north of Aldebaran on the 14th, after skirting the northern regions of ...
They Spotted a Flash in the Night Sky – It Turned Out to Be a Rare Exploding Star
A dramatic cosmic event, a rare dwarf nova that suddenly brightened by a factor of 2,500, has been discovered with the help ...
What’s up in the sky for July 2025? Ruby red Antares star, Venus dims and much more
Venus continues to be the “Morning Star” in the east before dawn, albeit it has become dimmer — but still bright — as it ...