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THE BEST CELESTIAL EVENTS IN 2026 YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS<\/a><\/p>\n Amateur astronomers using telescope and binoculars for watching stars, Moon, planets and other celestial objects from a countryside field in nature.<\/p>\n (Getty Images \/ m-gucci)<\/p>\n Following June’s dazzling lineup, July will begin with a planetary conjunction, followed by multiple close encounters between the moon and various planets, before ending with a full moon.<\/p>\n Here’s a breakdown of July’s skywatching events.<\/p>\n July 4 \u2014 Mars-Uranus conjunction<\/p>\n On July 4, Mars<\/a> and Uranus<\/a> will appear exceptionally close to each other.<\/p>\n According to the College of Southern Idaho<\/a>, the two will appear 0.1 degree away from each other\u2014despite their immense physical distance\u2014making it their closest conjunction until 2053.<\/p>\n The best time to witness this conjunction will be predawn.<\/p>\n July 6 \u2014 Earth at aphelion<\/p>\n Earth<\/a> will reach aphelion\u2014its farthest distance from the sun this year\u2014on July 6.<\/p>\n STRAWBERRY MOON DAZZLES THE NIGHT SKY AS FIRST FULL MOON OF THE SUMMER<\/a><\/p>\n According to EarthSky<\/a>, our planet will be exactly 94,502,961 miles from the sun<\/a> during this annual July event.<\/p>\n Perihelion and aphelion earth position rotating around sun outline diagram. Labeled educational planet distance from star as universe process and seasons phenomena explanation vector illustration.<\/p>\n (Getty Images \/ VectorMine)<\/p>\n July 7 \u2014 Moon-Saturn conjunction<\/p>\n On July 7, the moon and Saturn<\/a> will appear in close proximity.<\/p>\n According to InTheSky.org<\/a>, you’ll actually be able to get a better look at the conjunction with the naked eye.<\/p>\n NASA WILL CONDUCT DARING RESCUE MISSION TO REPOSITION TELESCOPE SINKING INTO EARTH’S ATMOSPHERE<\/a><\/p>\n “The pair will be too widely separated to fit within the field of view of a telescope or pair of binoculars,” the website said.<\/p>\n The pair will rise after midnight, making the best viewing window between 1 a.m. and dawn.<\/p>\n Conjunction Moon and Saturn. Meeting of the Saturn and Moon. Earth and planets of solar system. Elements of this image furnished by NASA. ______ Url(s): https:\/\/solarsystem.nasa.gov\/resources\/843\/rare-full-moon-on-christmas-day\/ https:\/\/science.nasa.gov\/missions\/cassini\/a-valentine-from-cassini-with-love\/ Adobe Photoshop CC 2023. Knoll light factory. Adobe After Effects CC 2021.<\/p>\n (Getty Images \/ buradaki)<\/p>\n July 11 \u2014 Moon-Mars conjunction<\/p>\n Shifting focus from Saturn, the moon will align close to Mars<\/a> on July 11.<\/p>\n Once again, InTheSky.org notes that the pair will be too widely separated to fit within the field of view of a telescope or binoculars, making the naked eye your best option.<\/p>\n Again, predawn hours will be the best time for viewing.<\/p>\n NASA ANNOUNCES ARTEMIS III ASTRONAUTS IN NEXT PHASE OF MISSION TO RETURN HUMANS TO THE MOON<\/a><\/p>\n July 17 \u2014 Moon-Venus conjunction<\/p>\n Last but not least, Venus<\/a> and the moon will take center stage on July 17, appearing close in proximity.\u00a0<\/p>\n Once again, the naked will be your best tool.<\/p>\n HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHER<\/a><\/p>\n Unlike the previous lunar and planetary conjunctions, the best time to view the moon and Venus conjunction will be shortly after sunset.<\/p>\n July 29 \u2014 Full moon and Jupiter at solar conjunctionFull moon:<\/p>\n On July 29, a full moon will grace the skies and will rise at various times depending on your local time zone.<\/p>\n The Buck Moon rises through a haze behind the Statue of Liberty in New York City on July 2, 2023, as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey. \u00a0(Photo by Gary Hershorn\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n (FOX Weather)<\/p>\n Solar conjunction:\u00a0<\/p>\n Happening the same day as the full moon, July 29 will also bring a solar conjunction.<\/p>\n According to NASA<\/a>, a solar conjunction occurs when a planet passes directly behind the sun<\/a> from Earth’s perspective, making it temporarily invisible.<\/p>\n SEE IT: VILLA CONTAINING RUINS FROM ROMAN EMPIRE UNCOVERED IN EGYPT<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gettyimages-2229546277-scaled.jpg\")
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