Celestial events in July

Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, here are some interesting celestial events happening this month. • All month: Get a great view of Venus After sunset, look west to see Venus shining brightly near the Leo constellation. It will be the easiest planet to spot this month, so if you'd like to catch a glimpse of one of our neighbors, now is the time. Don't miss it, though! Within hours of sunset, it will disappear, as the already westward planet sets quickly on the horizon. • July 14: New Moon Since there is no light interference from the moon, new moons are a great time to stargaze. The darker sky creates contrast between itself and t