July 2026 night sky: what to see and when
In July 2026, the Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks, and the darkest skies fall around the New Moon on the 14th. Use the calendar below to choose a dark night, then read the July observing guide for Milky Way, Summer Triangle, and planet targets.
Moon phases
The Moon sets the rhythm of the month — the New Moon brings the darkest skies for faint objects, the Full Moon the brightest nights. Dates are in UTC and may shift a day in your time zone.
Meteor showers
Peaks are approximate and shift a day year to year. Watch from the darkest site you can reach, after midnight, with no Moon in the sky. See our meteor-shower guide for the technique.
- Delta Aquariids — peaks around Jul 30, up to ~25/hr. A steady southern-hemisphere favourite.
Turn this month into a plan for your sky — Stella has the exact times, weather, and dark sites.
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