Night sky in July 2026
What to see in the night sky in July 2026: Moon phases, the darkest nights for the Milky Way, planets, meteor showers and other events, with dates and times.
Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower 2026
Peak night, up to 25 meteors an hour under a dark sky. A bright Moon (100%) washes out faint meteors; only the brightest will show.
Moon phases
- New Moon · 09:43 UTC
- Full Moon · Buck Moon · 14:35 UTC
Darkest nights
Around the new moon the sky is darkest — the best nights for the Milky Way, faint galaxies and astrophotography: 10 Jul – 18 Jul.