What’s Up: July 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA

July is shaping up as prime stargazing season. In the predawn hours this month, watch for the Moon and planets gathering in the early morning sky. A returning comet swings into view, while the Milky Way reaches peak visibility — best observed after midnight from darker locations. Saturn's rings, tilted at a new angle, offer observers a fresh perspective on the ringed planet. According to NASA, the month ahead is full of reasons to step outside and look up.

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