Tech Desk 
Jul 15, 2024
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what's out there? This week, you can witness several celestial events without needing any special equipment. From planets to constellations, Gadinsider is here to guide you through what you can see in the sky from July 15 to 21.
What can be visible in sky?
- It is most likely that Jupiter, the largest planet, would be visible in the south-eastern sky around 09:00pm EST. You can spot it near the moon on July 16 and 17.
- Saturn, the ringed beauty, would be expected to rise in the eastern sky around 10:00pm EST. Catch it near the moon on July 19 and 20.
- Venus, the brightest planet, is also going to be visible in the western sky just after sunset. Don't miss it before it disappears from view.
- Mars, the Red Planet, is up in the eastern sky and would also be visible around midnight.
Constellations
- Scorpius, the scorpion-shaped constellation, is easy to spot in the southern sky around 10:00pm EST.
- Lyra, with its bright star Vega, shines in the northern sky around 09:00pm EST.
- Cygnus, with its star Deneb, glimmers in the western sky around 09:00pm EST.
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Other celestial events expected
- The Milky Way, our home galaxy, appears as a faint, hazy band across the sky.
- Keep an eye out for stray meteor showers, even if there aren't any major ones this week.
Tips and tricks
To see these events on time before they fade away you must find a dark location with minimal light pollution for the best stargazing experience.
You can also use binoculars or a telescope to closely examine the planets and constellations.
Downloading a stargazing app like Sky Map or Star Walk would be helpful for you to identify celestial objects in real-time.
Try to spot the constellations before they get too faint —they'll be harder to see as the night wears on.
