| July 1 | Conjunction of Venus and Mars |
| July 3 | fullback supermoon |
| July 7 | brightest venus |
| July 16th | Lahaina Noon Begins |
| July 29-30 | Peak of the Delta Aquarius meteor shower |
Now that the summer solstice has passed, it is true that we are losing a little bit of sunlight every day. But that just means the short summer nights are getting a little longer, and even more so to catch the exciting happenings this month. As temperatures hit their summer highs, her July sky observations should be pretty comfortable for her who lives in the northern hemisphere. Here are some notable events. If you find a photo of the starry sky, tag it with #PopSkyGazers.
July 1 – Venus and Mars Conjunction
The first full month of summer begins Venus and Mars approaching each other. The two planets will become visible after 8:00 PM EDT on June 30, and will be closest approach at 3:09 AM EDT on July 1 as dusk fades. Both planets are located approximately in Leo.
[Related: We finally know why Venus is absolutely radiant.]
July 3 – Fullback Super Moon
The July full moon rises on Monday, July 3rd, Peak illumination at 7:39am EDT. Because the Moon is below the horizon, skygazers should look in a southeast direction after sunset to see the Buck Moon rise.
It is also a supermoon, which means it will appear larger than many other full moons this year. It is 224,895.4 miles from Earth, and next month’s Blue Moon will be the only one to come close to Earth this year. According to the Old Peasant AlmanacThis is the first of a total of four supermoons to occur in 2023.
The name buckmoon refers to the time when the stag’s antlers are fully grown. Additional names for the July full moon Including blueberry moon, mini giigis Anisina abemowin (Ojibwa), Kidney Bean Moon, or Oyotzeri Oneida, and Thunderstorm Moon, or hijeswa tiriri nuti in Catawba.
[Related: ‘Skyglow’ is rapidly diminishing our nightly views of the stars.]
July 7 – Venus is at its brightest time of the year
The second planet from our Sun is already a very bright planet, but it will increase its brilliance. The brightest point of the whole 2023 this month. It’s hard to miss this dazzling planet, so look towards the sunset on a clear summer evening after July 7th. The illuminated portion of this planet, known as the Venus Crescent, will cover the largest area on the dome of our sky.
July 16-27 – Noon in Lahaina
this Twice a year event occur during the months of May and July In the tropical regions of the earth, The sun is directly overhead around noon. Upright objects do not cast shadows at this point.
According to the Bishop MuseumIn English, the word “lāhainā” can be translated as “cruel sun” and refers to the severe drought experienced in that area of Maui, Hawaii. The old term for ‘Olelo Hawaii’ is ‘Kau ka la y ka lolo’, which means ‘the sun is above the brain’, and the physical and cultural significance of the event. I am referring to both.
July 29-30 – Peak of the Delta Aquarius meteor shower
The lesser-known Delta Aquarius meteor shower is the first of the annual summer meteor showers. It is expected to start on July 18th and peak on July 29th and 30th. But don’t worry if you miss it. This meteor shower does not have a prominent peak like other meteor showers. From the end of July to the beginning of August, it steadily “ramps” until it merges with the Perseid meteor shower, more on that next month.
delta aquarius meteor shower Maximum speed can reach 15-20 meteors per hour In a dark moonless sky. The full moon in August comes early, so take advantage of a moonless night in late July. Sky viewing of this meteor shower is a little better in the Southern Hemisphere, but it’s still quite visible in the southern United States.
The same sky-watching rules that apply to nearly all space-watching activities are key this month. Go to a dark place away from city or town lights and let your eyes adjust to the darkness for about 30 minutes.
