Summer Stargazing In Illinois Is Ideal For July 2020

According to our friends at Thrillist, July is the perfect month in Indiana for summer stargazing, and there are several dates throughout that you’ll want to mark on your calendar. From meteor showers to planets, the extraordinary Hoosier sky will expose so much this month, but you have to know when and where to look in order to see it. Keep reading more for details.

July is on target to be the best month for stargazing this year with several exciting celestial events taking place throughout.

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In addition to the night sky, you’ll also get a chance to look at actual space with live streams of the international spacewalk and the Mars Rover launch this month.

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Additionally, there will be several nights that seemingly very bright stars will cross the horizon, but they are actually planets.

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Venus, Mars, and Jupiter are predicted to make appearances this month that will outshine any star in the night sky.

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There is even going to be a meteor shower this month. The Delta Aquarid meteor shower may not be the most spectacular of the year, but those willing to watch and wait are guaranteed to see at least a few.

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July is the best month for stargazing because the warm nights allow you to stay out late. Nights are typically clear as long as there is no storm.

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Spending time in the backyard or a remote field is perfect for those who like to keep to themselves and avoid the crowds too.

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If you’re interested in summer stargazing, get more details about exactly when to be outside so that you don’t miss a single event here.