To get a glimpse of the “Swift Planet,” EarthSky suggests waiting for the sun to set before looking west for the planet ...

Mercury reaches its greatest elongation, 26 degrees east of the sun on July 4. From latitude 40 degrees north, the ...

They’re not a perfect match, but it’s way too hot on the first planet for us to hop over and confirm for ourselves.

Pieces of Mercury may have been found on Earth, potentially allowing scientists to study the Solar System's innermost planet.

Mercury is the month's highlight, reaching greatest elongation July 4. Also on show in the Southern Hemisphere: Mars, Saturn, ...

The Buck Moon rises on July 10. The full moon of July, also called the Buck Moon, will rise on July 10.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. July 2025 might be considered a "slack month" so far as planet viewing is concerned. In the ...