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Visible planets and night sky guide for July
EarthSky's visible planets and night sky guide. Watch a video about the night sky highlights youll be able to see this week. Meteors and more!
July 18, 2026
The total solar eclipse of August 12, 2026
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will be visible from the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, and Spain. And western Europe will see a partial eclipse.
July 11, 2026
Earth farthest from sun – at aphelion – July 6, 2026
Earth farthest from sun - aka aphelion - occurs on July 6. That's despite the fact that it's summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
July 1, 2026
Epsilon Lyrae is the famous Double Double star
To the unaided eye, Epsilon Lyrae appears as 1 star. But it’s actually a system with at least 5 stars. Learn how to find them here.
July 1, 2026
Latest sunsets follow the summer solstice
Why don't the latest sunsets come on the longest day (the solstice)? It's all to do with a discrepancy between sun time and clock time.
June 26, 2026
Mars sometimes is bright and sometimes is faint
Mars emerged in the April 2026 morning sky and is visible in the morning through year's end. Its next opposition - when it's brightest - is February 2027.
June 25, 2026
Does the North Star ever move in the sky?
The North Star is a symbol for constancy. But a video or star trails image reveals that it makes its own little circle around the sky's north pole every day.
June 19, 2026
Astro quiz: Test your night sky know-how here!
How well do you know the night sky? Test your know-how of stars, constellations and more with this fun astro quiz. Enjoy!
June 16, 2026
Meteors in moonlight: 6 tips for watching
Meteors in moonlight: it's not optimal, but it's happening for the Delta Aquariids in 2026! Here are 6 tips for watching this year's shower.
June 15, 2026
Meteor showers are here! 10 easy tips for watching
Meteor showers are unpredictable but nothing beats them for a fun and relaxing time under the stars. Here are our 10 tips to optimize your meteor viewing time.
June 15, 2026
