The Starry Sky in July 2026

 

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 Snake-bearer, snake and above it the Hercules. The particularly bright stars in the sky are Arcturus in the constellation of the Boats, and Vega in the Lyre, Deneb in the Swan and Atair in the Eagle.

The ribbon of Milky Way stretches across the sky. But because it doesn't get completely dark at night in July, the Milky Way is more clearly visible in August. The Big bear is now only partially visible; see the star chart. It can increasingly be found near the horizon in a northwesterly direction.

 

The Moon Phases in July 2026

 

The Planets in July 2026

The planet closest to the Sun Mercury is practically nowhere to be seen in July.

Venus is now in the constellation Leo and will pass within a degree of Regulus on July 8. Its evening visibility is already beginning to decrease again.

Mars will be visible in the morning sky. On July 4, it will pass within just six arcminutes of Uranus, which is significantly fainter.

Jupiter The constellation Gemini is no longer visible in the evening sky in July. 

Saturn It rises before midnight starting in mid-July. The ringed planet in the constellation Pisces begins its opposition cycle at the end of July.

Uranus will be visible again in the morning sky starting in mid-July. Its close approach to Mars on July 4 will be difficult to observe.

Neptune It, too, begins its opposition cycle in July. This faint planet can be spotted in the morning sky in the constellation Pisces.

In modified form from The starry sky in June 2026 - Vereinigung der Sternfreunde e.V.