THESummer takes shape on the nights of July, with varied celestial and astronomical events, perfect for those who love to observe the night sky. The exceptional protagonist, the Summer triangleformed by the stars Vega, Altair and Denebwhich will illuminate the darkness with its celestial grandeur. To the picture, they add The zodiac constellations that will draw a precise path along the Milky Way And Several meteoric shamans who will animate the summer nights. In the meantime, the land reaches its maximum distance from the sun, an event that marks an important step in the terrestrial orbit.
Celestial events, the terrestrial journey and the moment of the aphelium
July marks a fundamental event for our planet: tonight, at 10 pm, The land will reach the apheliumthe point most distant from the sun along its elliptical orbit. Over 152 million kilometers away from our star, This position affects different climatic and astronomical aspectsa detail that reveals the fascinating dynamic of our Solar System.
Constellations and the Milky Way: a zodiacal panorama
Along the zodiac band, on the other hand, which crosses the sky from the west to the east, in July some constellations can be clearly observed: Virgin, Libra, Scorpio, Ofiucho and Sagittarius. Among these, Sagittarius, however, is particularly significant, because looking at him, In reality you look towards the center of the Milky Waythat is, the densest and most bright part of our galaxy.
Among the celestial events of July also swarms of falling stars that anticipate the night of San Lorenzo (Getty)
Meteoric swarms: the dance of the shooting stars
July, however, is not only constellations and planets, but also A lesser known meteor show, real preludes to the famous Perseids of August. After the Theta-Persiidiwho reached their peak on July 2, giving fleeting lights in the night sky, arrive the alpha-pegasidi They offer fast and sometimes spectacular meteors, even if this year their observation will be partially obscured by the full moon. Between 18 and 20 July the Delta-Sagittaridian appointment not to be missed. Towards the end of the month, the nights are further enriched with the arrival of three meteoric shamans protagonists of the summer: The rapid delta-aquarids, The alpha-capricornidsnotes for their spectacular cars, and the First Perseidswho begin to peep to some occasional meteor, anticipating their maximum of August.
Planets on stage: an evolving night show
As for the planetsJuly is characterized by their limited, but still suggestive visibility. Most of them, It can only be observed in the most advanced hours of the night or just before dawn. Mars remains the only celestial body still clearly visible in the early evening hours on the western horizon, with its characteristic reddish glow. Venus imposes himself as the brightest star in the first light of the morningpreceding the dawn with its unmistakable charm. At the end of the month, Jupiter begins to be seen on the eastern horizonannouncing his return on the scene. In the end, Saturn overlooks the evening just before midnight: In this period, its rings appear extremely thin, cutting, offering a unique and delicate show for observers with telescope.
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