NASA Highlights July's Celestial Events: Planetary Alignments and Star Clusters

Skywatchers can enjoy a parade of planets, including Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter, along with stunning star clusters in Scorpius.

Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter will be visible throughout July, with notable alignments involving the crescent moon.
Mercury can be spotted near a slim crescent moon on the evenings of July 7 and 8, shortly after sunset.
The star clusters M6 and M7 in the Scorpius constellation are prominent features this month, best viewed around 10 or 11 pm.
On July 13, the moon will appear close to the bright star Spica, creating an occultation event visible in parts of the U.S. and Mexico.
Binoculars can help locate Uranus, which will be near Mars in the early morning sky mid-month.