Tafreshi ()Īs the week goes on, the Moon sets later and later, moving farther to the east (to our left) by about 13˚ each night. The first objects to appear during twilight, mid-July 2021Ī thin crescent Moon exhibiting Earthshine setting over ESO’s Paranal Observatory in Chile, 27 October 2011. The Teapot asterism of Sagittarius, the Archer chases behind Scorpius. The constellation of Scorpius, the Scorpion is also an easy spot.Ģ3:00 BST (22:00 UT): There is still some sunlight left, but more stars fill the sky. It’s easier to see the stars of the Spring and Summer Triangles (one of our favourite of the summer constellations and asterisms) high in the east and south, and the Plough too.
Vega (Alpha ( α ) Lyrae) in the east, Arcturus (Alpha ( α ) Boötis ) in the south, Antares (Alpha ( α ) Scorpii ) low in the south, and Capella (Alpha ( α ) Aurigae ) in the northwest are the first stars to be visible.įor more targets to spot, read our pick of the best summer stars.Ģ2:00 BST (21:00 UT): You’ll see second, third and fourth magnitude stars. 15-19 July).Ģ1:30 BST (20:30 UT): Near sunset, you might spot Venus in the west. Late afternoon: It’s easiest to find the Moon in the southwest a couple of days before and after first quarter (approx. Credit: Pete LawrenceĪs afternoon ends and another July night settles in, check these celestial sights off your twilight observing list Keep an eye on the Moon, Venus and Mercury throughout summer 2021 for some beautiful early evening sights.
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