Night sky in July 2027

What to see in the night sky in July 2027: Moon phases, the darkest nights for the Milky Way, planets, meteor showers and other events, with dates and times.

• 16 Jul

  Mercury at greatest western elongation, 16 July 2027

  Mercury is 20.7° from the Sun — the best time to find it low in the east before sunrise.

• 18 Jul

  Penumbral lunar eclipse 18 July 2027

  Visible from Asia, Australia and the Pacific.

• 30 Jul

  Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower 2027

  Peak night, up to 25 meteors an hour under a dark sky. The Moon is almost out of the way — a good year.

Check the clouds for that night