The starry sky in July 2025

July is the best month to see the southern constellations. Scorpio and Sagittarius to observe. From Germany, they can be found very close to the horizon. However, if you are on vacation in the Mediterranean region, you can see them much higher in the sky. The inconspicuous constellations are hidden above Scorpius and Sagittarius Serpent bearer, Snake and above it the Hercules. The particularly bright stars in the sky are Arcturus in the Boats, Wega in the LyreDeneb in the Swan and Atair in the Eagle.

The ribbon of Milky Way stretches across the sky. However, as it doesn't get completely dark at night in July, it's better to wait until August to see the Milky Way. The Big bear is only partially visible on the star map. It sinks increasingly towards the horizon and can now be found in a north-westerly direction.

The moon phases in July 2025

The planets in July 2025

Mercury takes a sunbath in July and is therefore not to be seen.

Venus greets all early risers above the eastern morning sky. On 22.7. the narrow moon joins Venus once again.

Mars roams through Leo and can still be seen in the evening. On July 28, the thin, waxing crescent moon passes by the red planet.

Jupiter reappears in the morning sky from mid-July. The narrow crescent moon is above it on 23.7.

Saturn in Pisces becomes the observation target for the second half of the night. On July 16, the waning crescent moon points the way to Saturn.

Uranus in Taurus can be seen in the morning sky from mid-July.

Neptune in Pisces is not far from Saturn. You can photograph both together with a telephoto lens.

With the kind permission of VdS e.V. (Association of Friends of the Stars)