Night Sky
What's in the night sky tonight?
A seasonal guide to the constellations and Milky Way visibility for July, plus tonight's moon conditions for stargazing.
Moon ConditionsBright moonlight can wash out fainter stars and the Milky Way.
Waning Crescent8% lit
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Milky WayPeak core season — the galactic center is up for hours after dark, weather and moonlight permitting.
Prime viewing
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July highlight
Sagittarius points toward the galactic center, making this one of the best months of the year for Milky Way photography.
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Night sky by month
January
Orion, Taurus
February
Orion, Gemini
March
Leo, Gemini
April
Leo, Virgo
May
Virgo, Boötes
June
Boötes, Hercules
July
Scorpius, Sagittarius
August
Sagittarius, Cygnus
September
Cygnus, Pegasus
October
Pegasus, Andromeda
November
Cassiopeia, Andromeda
December
Orion, Taurus
Also check
Moonlight and aurora activity both affect what you can see. Check tonight's moon phase and the aurora forecast before heading out.