Mercury reaches its greatest elongation, 26 degrees east of the sun on July 4. From latitude 40 degrees north, the +0.6-magnitude planet is low in the west-northwest and sets during twilight about 1.5 hours after sunset, and only an hour after the sun on July 12 when the planet will be of magnitude +1.2.

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 Hemisphere.

Stargazers, get ready for a truly celestial July! From the stunning appearance of the ‘buck moon’ to a rare glimpse of Pluto, the summer sky offers a parade of spectacular events. Whether you’re a seasoned astronomer or an amateur enthusiast,