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Bruce McClure
Moon near Uranus in July 25 predawn sky
Before sunrise on July 25, 2019, you'll find the moon at or near its last quarter phase and in the vicinity of the 7th planet Uranus on the sky's dome.
July 24, 2019
Partial lunar eclipse on July 16-17
Unfortunately, North America misses out on this eclipse entirely. It's visible from South America at early evening July 16 - from Europe and Africa, later in the evening July 16 - and in Asia and Australia before sunup July 17.
July 16, 2019
The eclipse that marked the start of the Iroquois Confederacy
The total solar eclipse of August 22, 1142, may have coincided with the birth of the Iroquois Confederacy, oldest democracy in North America and possibly on Earth.
July 15, 2019
Moon goes by Saturn night of July 15
As darkness falls on July 15, 2019, try finding the planet Saturn in the glare of tonight's almost-full moon.
July 15, 2019
Moon to sweep by Jupiter July 12 to 14
Use the moon to locate the planet Jupiter on July 12, 13 and 14. After these nights, you'll recognize Jupiter easily. It'll be the brightest starlike object to light up the evening sky for months to come.
July 12, 2019
Watch for a young moon after sunset
Try catching the young moon after sunset on July 3 or 4, 2019. The watch for the waxing crescent moon to pair up with Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo the lion, on or near July 5.
July 3, 2019
South American solar eclipse on July 2
A total eclipse of the sun is coming to the South American countries of Chile and Argentina in the late afternoon hours on July 2, 2019.
June 30, 2019
Moon, Aldebaran, Venus before sunrise
Our chart shows Aldebaran, brightest star in Taurus the Bull. If you wait shortly before sunrise - assuming your skies are clear and horizon unobstructed - you might see Venus ascend over your eastern horizon.
June 28, 2019
Catch Mercury in the west after sunset
Try to spot Mercury, the solar system's innermost planet, as dusk gives way to darkness. Look west, close to the sunset point. On June 23, 2019, Mercury reaches greatest elongation 25 degrees east of the setting sun.
June 23, 2019
Moon and Saturn from nightfall to dawn
As darkness falls on June 18, 2019, notice the bright "star" near the moon. It's not a star. It's a planet, Saturn. You can see the moon and Saturn together from nightfall or early evening until morning dawn.
June 18, 2019
