The night sky in July 2027
In July 2027, the Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks, and the darkest skies fall around the New Moon on the 4th. There's also a penumbral lunar eclipse this month.
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.
New MoonJul 4
First QuarterJul 10
Full MoonJul 18
Last QuarterJul 26
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.
Eclipses
- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — Jul 18, 2027. Visible from eastern Africa, Asia, Australia, Pacific.
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