Each month, a full moon lights up the night sky—but this July brings a special sight for stargazers. The full Buck Moon will share the spotlight with Mars and Saturn, creating a beautiful display and shining brightly in the night.

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.

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,