1.

Asteroid 3 Juno at opposition Asteroid 3 Juno makes closest approach to the Earth. Sun, 26 Jul 2026 at 19:22 PDT (14 days ago) in Aquila

2.

134340 Pluto at opposition 134340 Pluto is optimally positioned for observation. Sun, 26 Jul 2026 at 23:46 PDT (14 days ago) in Capricornus

3.

Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Australia, Antarctica, New Zealand and Tasmania amongst others. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 at 08:26 PDT (13 days ago) in Sagittarius

4.

The Moon at aphelion The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 at 02:53 PDT (12 days ago) in Sagittarius

5.

Asteroid 324 Bamberga at opposition Asteroid 324 Bamberga makes closest approach to the Earth. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 at 16:58 PDT (12 days ago) in Capricornus

6.

Piscis Austrinid meteor shower 2026 The Piscis Austrinid meteor shower reaches its peak. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 (11 days ago) in Piscis Austrinus

7.

Jupiter at solar conjunction Jupiter is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun – marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 at 05:06 PDT (11 days ago) in Cancer

8.

Full Moon The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 at 07:35 PDT (11 days ago) in Capricornus

9.

Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower 2026 The Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 (10 days ago) in Aquarius

10.

α-Capricornid meteor shower 2026 The α-Capricornid meteor shower reaches its peak. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 (10 days ago) in Capricornus

11.

Jupiter at apogee Jupiter reaches its furthest point from the Earth, as it passes around the far side of the Sun. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 at 08:07 PDT (10 days ago) in Cancer

12.

Comet 10P/Tempel passes perihelion Comet 10P/Tempel makes its closest approach to the Sun. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 (7 days ago) in Capricornus

13.

Mercury at greatest elongation west Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 at 06:54 PDT (7 days ago) in Gemini

14.

Comet 10P/Tempel reaches peak brightness Comet 10P/Tempel is forecast to reach the brightest point in its 2026 apparition. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 (6 days ago)

15.

Comet 10P/Tempel passes perigee Comet 10P/Tempel makes its closest approach to the Earth. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 (6 days ago)

16.

Close approach of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 at 15:37 PDT (6 days ago) in Pisces

17.

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 6°57'. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 at 21:10 PDT (6 days ago) in Pisces

18.

Mercury at highest altitude in morning sky Mercury is bright and well placed in the dawn sky. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 (5 days ago) in Gemini

19.

Mercury at dichotomy Mercury reaches half phase in the dawn sky. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 at 03:19 PDT (4 days ago) in Gemini

20.

Moon at Last Quarter The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 at 19:21 PDT (4 days ago) in Aries