The full buck moon will reach its peak illumination on Thursday, July 10. It’s just one of this month’s celestial highlights.

Venus continues to be the “Morning Star” in the east before dawn, albeit it has become dimmer — but still bright — as it moves away from Earth.

Starting at the end of next week, the month of July will see a lot of moonless evenings for terrific stargazing opportunities here in the Morongo Basin.

The moon and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye that morning, but skywatchers will need a telescope to see the “far dimmer” Neptune, National Geographic said. Californians can spot shooting stars sprinting across the night sky as the Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks at the end of the month.

The month of July 2025 is filled with several enjoyable celestial events. The range of events includes the first meteor shower after a two-month hiatus, Venus still visible in the morning sky, a full Buck Moon,

Avid sky watchers may also have a chance to see multiple planets and a constellation later this month. Here's what to know.

The Buck Moon charges into the night sky very soon. Here's when and what time you can spot it shining its brightest in Central Indiana.