From the July 14 new-moon Milky Way window to the Delta Aquariid peak and Venus-Mars conjunctions β a record of July 2026's KASI sky events.
This is a record of July 2026's monthly sky events as published by the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI). Those specific dates are behind us now, but the underlying approach β timing a Milky Way trip around the new moon, or checking which nights bring planet-star conjunctions β is a habit worth keeping for any month going forward.
All dates and times below are taken directly from KASI's published figures. When you're chasing a similar event in a future month, use the same method: check the new-moon and full-moon dates and any conjunction days first, then scout a spot with an open southern or western horizon ahead of time.
Milky Way viewing around the July 14, 2026 new moon
The Delta Aquariid meteor shower peak on July 28, 2026
Venus-Regulus conjunction on July 9, 2026
Mars-Aldebaran conjunction on July 12, 2026
Sagittarius's Teapot and the galactic core in July
Cygnus and Deneb in July
Frequently asked questions
July 2026's events are already over β is this still useful?
The specific dates have passed, but the underlying method β timing Milky Way viewing around the new moon, or checking a meteor shower's peak date against the moon's phase β is something you can reuse every month. Check KASI's monthly sky-event releases for the next meteor shower or conjunction.
Why was the Delta Aquariid shower hard to see this time?
The peak on July 28, 2026 fell just one day before the full moon on July 29, so all but the brightest meteors were likely washed out by moonlight. A shower's peak date matters, but the moon's phase can matter just as much for what you actually see.
How do I find out about upcoming planet-star conjunctions?
KASI's monthly sky-event releases, or a stargazing app, list conjunction dates. How visible a conjunction actually is depends on the time and altitude, so it helps to scout an open horizon in the relevant direction shortly after sunset ahead of time.
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