Exploring the Night Sky This Week: Mercury's Greatest Evening Elongation, Saturn and Jupiter's Close Encounter, and the Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower

Jinjiang, China China
Delta Aquariid meteor shower from late July through early August
Last quarter moon on July 28 at 9:52 p.m. CDT
Mercury at greatest evening elongation on July 22
Moon in waning gibbous phase on July 23, rising an hour or so after sunset
Northern Crown (Corona Borealis) easily visible in northern spring sky
Saturn and Jupiter visible in the night sky
Saturn occulted by the waning gibbous moon for viewers in Asia and Africa on July 24
Exploring the Night Sky This Week: Mercury's Greatest Evening Elongation, Saturn and Jupiter's Close Encounter, and the Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower

This week, the night sky offers a variety of celestial events and phenomena for stargazers. Let's explore what you can see without any equipment.

Firstly, Mercury will be at its greatest evening elongation on July 22. This means it will be visible in the western sky shortly after sunset. The best time to observe Mercury is just after sunset when it is highest above the horizon.

Additionally, Saturn and Jupiter are also visible in the night sky. On July 23, Saturn will be in close proximity to the waning gibbous moon. From Asia and Africa, the waning gibbous moon will occult Saturn from view for a few hours on July 24.

The Northern Crown (Corona Borealis) is easily visible in the northern spring sky this week. This constellation is home to several bright stars, including Arcturus and Regulus.

Furthermore, the moon will be in a waning gibbous phase on July 23, rising an hour or so after sunset. The last quarter moon will occur on July 28 at 9:52 p.m. CDT.

Lastly, the Delta Aquariid meteor shower rambles along from late July through early August.

Here's a summary of what you can see in the night sky this week without any equipment:

  • Mercury at greatest evening elongation on July 22
  • Saturn and Jupiter visible in the night sky, with Saturn occulted by the waning gibbous moon on July 24 for viewers in Asia and Africa
  • The Northern Crown (Corona Borealis) easily visible in the northern spring sky
  • The moon in a waning gibbous phase on July 23, rising an hour or so after sunset
  • Last quarter moon on July 28 at 9:52 p.m. CDT
  • Delta Aquariid meteor shower from late July through early August

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See the moon meet Saturn, watch for shooting stars and find the Northern Crown this week

Space.com Jamie Carter Monday, 22 July 2024 12:00
  • Unique Points
    • Mercury will be at its widest separation of 26.9 degrees east of the sun and visible after sunset on July 22.
    • Saturn will be in close proximity to the waning gibbous moon on July 23.
    • From North America and Europe, the waning gibbous moon will occult Saturn from view for a few hours on July 24 from a path through Asia and Africa.
    • The Northern Crown (Corona Borealis) is easily visible in the northern spring sky this week.
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Saturn in one second

WAMC/Northeast Public Radio Bob Berman Monday, 22 July 2024 20:48
  • Unique Points
    • This week, the Moon will eclipse a rare, bright blue star in an occultation event.
    • The occurrence of a star being blocked by the Moon is called an occultation.
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Visible planets and night sky guide for July

EarthSky Monday, 22 July 2024 08:00
  • Unique Points
    • The moon will be in a waning gibbous phase on July 23, rising an hour or so after sunset.
    • Mercury will be at greatest evening elongation on July 22.
    • The moon will reach perigee on July 24, being closest to Earth at a distance of 226,748 miles (364,917 km).
    • In early morning hours of July 24 and 25, the waning gibbous moon will hang close to Saturn with Fomalhaut nearby.
    • Last quarter moon will occur on July 28 at 2:52 UTC (9:52 p.m. CDT).
    • The Delta Aquariid meteor shower rambles along from late July through early August.
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Which Planets Can You See Tonight?

Time and Date Monday, 22 July 2024 20:51
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    • Mercury is visible in the night sky of Jinjiang from Mon, Jul 22 at 8:43 pm until just after sunset.
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