Starry Night graphic showing the moon and Antares in close proximity.

The moon and Antares will appear close together on July 10, 2022. (Image credit: Starry Night)

The gibbous moon will be visible in the southern sky on July 10.

The pair will be able to see each other in a pair of binoculars. The duo can be caught using a low magnification telescope.

Chris Vaughan, an amateur astronomer who oversees Space.com's Night Sky calendar, said that antares will sparkle to the lower right of the moon.

There are planets in the July night sky.

The moon and ants will set in the early hours of Monday, July 11th.

The striking appearance of ants makes it an interesting skywatch target. The constellation Scorpius is marked by the 15th-brightest star in the night sky.

Its name is Latin for "rival of Mars" and it refers to its resemblance to that planet.

The red supergiant star is nearing the end of it's life. The star will collapse and explode into a supernova once it has exhausted its fuel.

Our guides for the best binoculars deals and the best telescope deals can help you find the right one. If you want to capture the next skywatching sight on your own, you'll need the best cameras andlenses.

Our ultimate guide to observing the moon will help you plan your next skywatching venture whether you want to explore the lunar seas, mountainous terrain or the many craters that blanket the landscape. You can see where astronauts, rovers and landers have gone with our guide.

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