July 2026 skywatching guide: Every major celestial event to watch this month

A complete guide to the night sky in July 2026 From Earth reaching its farthest point from the Sun to a close encounter between Mars and Uranus in the predawn sky, July has plenty in store for skywatchers. You can also follow the month's lunar phases, including the Full Buck Moon, and watch for meteors from the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids showers. In this quick guide, we'll show you the biggest sky events of the month and exactly when to look up. Stay tuned to Starlust for more updates on skywatching.