Articles About July (7)

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About the 12 Months

Why are there 12 months? How long are they, and what do the month names mean?

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Astronomical Events 2024

When, where, and how to see things happening in the sky and space.

The Month of July

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

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July: Buck Moon

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

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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.

99% of Earthlings See Sunlight on July 8 (And on Other Dates, Too)

Our Sun data confirm an internet meme claiming 99% of the world’s population gets sunlight at 11:15 UTC on July 8. But does it happen on other dates, too?

99% Of Us See Daylight at This Moment (Or Do We?)

Is it really true that 99% of the world's population see daylight at 11:15 UTC on July 8?