Nearby will be the Bull's brightest star, orange Aldebaran, fairly conspicuous in its own right, yet still shining only a fraction as bright as Venus.Finally, after being out of sight for more than a month,

To get a glimpse of the “Swift Planet,” EarthSky suggests waiting for the sun to set before looking west for the planet during twilight time. Nearly a week after Fourth of July fireworks illuminate the sky, the so-called Buck Moon will rise on July 10.

Pluto will reach its closest approach to Earth and align opposite the Sun on July 25, appearing slightly brighter (magnitude 14.4). This will be one of the best times to attempt spotting the dwarf planet, though a powerful telescope is required due to its faintness. Look in the constellation Sagittarius.