July 2026 Sky Guide Highlights Mars, Venus, Saturn Visibility in Germany

Astronomical observations for July 2026 show Earth reaching aphelion on July 6, while daylight remains long. The Sun moves from Gemini into Cancer on July 21. A full moon occurs on July 29 and a new moon on July 14.

Venus will appear as the evening star in the western dusk sky, and Saturn will be visible in the second half of the night near the Pisces constellation, beginning its opposition cycle toward the end of the month. The red planet Mars re‑emerges in the northeast, positioned before the Taurus constellation. Additional prominent stars include the Summer Triangle (Deneb, Vega, Altair) and the fading Spring Triangle, with Arcturus remaining bright for several months.

These details were provided by the Zeiss‑Planetarium Jena for observers across Germany.