July is set to be an amazing month for any stargazers or astronomical fans.
We'll be treated to a Delta Aquarids meteor shower as well as a full moon and a partial lunar eclipse.
And the best thing is you won't need to shell out on expensive equipment to see any of the astronomical events, as they're all be visible with the naked eye.
Here’s everything you need to know about July’s astronomical events, including how you can see them:
July 9 - Saturn at Opposition
On July 9, sky-gazers will have the opportunity to see Saturn in the night sky.
Saturn will make its closest approach to Earth this evening, and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun, MirrorOnline reports.
This means that the ringed planet will be brighter than any other time of the year.
While the planet will be visible with the naked eye, if you can get your hands on a telescope you should also be able to see the rings, as well as Saturn’s brightest moons.
July 16 - Full Moon and Partial Lunar Eclipse
Our lunar satellite will be fully illuminated on the evening of July 16, as it will located on the opposite side of Earth as the Sun.
In early Native American tribes, this full moon was known as the Full Buck Moon, because the male buck deer would begin to grow new antlers at this time of year.
You may also hear this full moon referred to as the Full Thunder Moon and the Full Hay Moon.
However, the astronomical events don’t stop there - a Partial Lunar Eclipse is also lined up for the evening of July 16.
A partial lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth moves between the Sun and Moon but the three don’t form a straight line.
This means that a small part of the Moon's surface is covered by the darkest, central part of the Earth's shadow, called the umbra.
In the UK, look to the skies from 22:00 BST for your best chance of seeing it.
July 28 and 29 - Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower
The final event to look forward to this month is the Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower, which will peak on the night of July 28 and morning of July 29.
During this shower, meteors are produced by debris left behind by comets Marsden and Kracht.
On average, the Delta Aquarids can produce up to 20 meteors/hour, so there’s a pretty good chance of you seeing one!
To boost those chances further, try to head to an area with little light pollution, such as the countryside. This will make the meteors more obvious as they shoot through the night sky.
