The Night Sky for the Week of 7-26-26

During July 24–August 2, stargazers can observe the waxing gibbous Moon progressing through Scorpius and the Sagittarius Teapot, culminating in a full Moon on July 28–29. Highlights include the orange-red star Antares near the Moon, the Summer Triangle enhanced by Rasalhague, and rising fall constellations such as Cassiopeia and Pegasus. Arcturus glows in the west and holds historic significance, while Vega and Deneb pass near the zenith. Planet visibility shifts: Mercury brightens at dawn, Venus dominates the west twilight, Mars glows near Aldebaran in the east, Saturn rises by midnight, and Jupiter remains hidden. Uranus and Neptune require charts. https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-july-24-august-2/