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RE: July 2012

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The Sun enters the zodiac sign of Leo at 10:01 UT on the 22nd July, 2012.

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Jupiter (-2.0 mag.) passes north of the Hyades cluster on the 21st July, 2012.

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The Moon Occults Mercury on the 20th July, 2012.

The event is visible from South Africa to SW Australia.

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Meteor showers brighten night sky over next month

At the end of July, the Delta Aquarid Meteor shower will make an appearance. This event typically produces 20 meteors per hour. After midnight, the moon sets and allows for darker skies, which is the best time to view meteor showers. Meteor showers are typically caused by comet dust burning up in the Earth's atmosphere.
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New Moon (diameter: 30.459') at 4:24.0 UT, 19th July

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Noted astronomer Dave Reneke looks heavenwards to see what's going on There's a New Moon on July 19 so, for awhile, the skies are going to be nice and dark. Ideal for stargazing!
In fact this month is full of stargazing goodies so see you in the backyard right after dinner, OK? With the glare of moonlight gone so many more stars are visible and the colours stand out nicely as well.
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Eyes on the Sky: July 16 thru July 22

The Milky Way not only runs right through Cygnus, but there are a number of easy to find - and very pretty - double stars to be found in the Swan constellation. In this video, learn where and how to spot these delightful duos with binoculars or small telescopes during the summer months. Later in the week, the slim crescent Moon is barely visible above the horizon, but Saturn and Mars team up to make a convenient pointer for you to find Luna in the twilight. And, don't miss Jupiter and Venus in the morning sky. See what's up in the night sky every week with "Eyes on the Sky," astronomy made easy.

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The crescent Moon is near Venus and Aldebaran on the 15th July, 2012.

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Saturn is at quadrature on the 15th July, 2012.