Articles About July (6)

The 12 Months of the Year

The 12 months of the year are linked to the Moon's orbit around Earth. Why are there 12 months? What do the month names mean?

Full Moon Names

Full Moons had given names in many ancient cultures. The Full Moon names we use today often reflect nature like Harvest Moon.

2021/22 Cosmic Calendar

Celestial events and highlights of 2021 and 2022 including supermoons, solar and lunar eclipses, meteor showers, solstices, and equinoxes.

The Month of July

July is the seventh month of the year, has 31 days, and is named after Julius Caesar.

July: Buck Moon

The Full Moon in July is the Buck Moon. It is also called Thunder Moon, Hay Moon, and Wort Moon.

Brightest Comet of 2020

Comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE will grace the night sky in July 2020. Find when, how, and where to see the brightest comet of the year with your naked eyes.