Mercury reaches its greatest elongation, 26 degrees east of the sun on July 4. From latitude 40 degrees north, the +0.6-magnitude planet is low in the west-northwest and sets during twilight about 1.5 hours after sunset, and only an hour after the sun on July 12 when the planet will be of magnitude +1.2.

The globular cluster Messier 22 (M22) reaches its highest point in the sky around midnight local time, specifically for observers south of 46° N latitude, since M22’s position favors the Southern Hemisphere.

July promises a celestial spectacle. Skywatchers can see star clusters and meteor showers. Planetary sightings, including dwarf planet Pluto, are expected. Messier 22 will be at its brightest. Mercury's evening appearance is on July 4.