July 2026 is shaping up to be a rewarding month for anyone willing to step outside and look up. NASA's latest skywatching guide highlights several celestial events worth marking on your calendar, whether you're a seasoned stargazer or just getting started.
Early risers will be treated to a predawn gathering of the Moon and planets, offering a striking scene in the morning sky before sunrise. It's the kind of grouping that's easy to appreciate even without a telescope.
A returning comet is also making an appearance this month, giving Florida skywatchers a chance to spot a visitor from the outer solar system. Meanwhile, July's darker summer nights provide some of the year's best conditions for viewing the Milky Way as it stretches across the sky.
Saturn adds another reason to look up, with its rings now tilted at a new angle as seen from Earth — a subtle shift that makes the planet well worth a look through binoculars or a backyard scope.
Skywatching tips and full details for July 2026 come courtesy of NASA.
