July 2026

This Month’s Sky 

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Venus continues its dazzling show in the western sky after sunset. Venus and the star Regulus, which is the brightest star in the constellation Leo, the Lion, make a close pairing one hour after sunset on July 8. They will be two degrees apart. The crescent Moon and Venus make a lovely pairing on July 17.  Venus brightens to magnitude -4.3 by month’s end and will appear as a shining diamond in the western sky.

Jupiter will be very low in the west, northwestern sky after sunset, the first week in July. After that, Jupiter will be lost in the evening twilight.

Here’s what you’ll need to start exploring tonight’s sky:  

Starry Trails

This narrative explains where to look and how to identify stars, deep sky objects, constellations, planets!

Starry Map

Your simple sky map to locate stars, planets and constellation positions.

Starry Trail Map

While using the narrative, this is your visual guide on starting point and the monthly
adventure through the night sky.  

Illustrations

This will show you the position of the constellations and help you seek them out.

Starry Checklist

This will help you keep track of everything you view in this month’s night sky.

Take Starry Trails with you!
Listen to Suzie as she helps you navigate your journey thru the stars!! 

Starry Trails Video Archive
Plus, Hoover-Price Planetarium, Canton OH – Videos

Host Suzie Dills provides a look at the celestial highlights in the night sky!

 Make sure you check the sky chart in your area to make sure there are clear skies!
Clear Sky Cleveland Chart

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I’m VERY excited to share my children’s books with everyone!

Stella’s Starry Adventures!
Join Stella, as she takes you on an adventure through the night sky!
Kids will love learning about the constellations and more with Stella as their guide!

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Stellas’ books are available on Amazon – In Print and Kindle versions.