The Al-Ujairi Scientific Center has announced a series of notable astronomical phenomena that will be visible in Kuwait’s skies during July 2026, including planetary conjunctions, the Earth’s aphelion, the birth of the crescent moon of Safar 1448 AH, and the month’s full moon.

In a statement, the center said the first event will occur on July 4, when Mars and Uranus enter a conjunction. However, the phenomenon will not be visible from Kuwait as both planets will be positioned high in the daytime sky.

On July 6, Earth will reach its farthest point from the Sun in its orbit, known as aphelion, at a distance of approximately 1.0167 astronomical units.

The center added that on July 11, a dawn conjunction between the Moon and Mars will be visible in Kuwait, with both celestial bodies rising together in the early morning sky.

On July 14, the crescent moon of Safar 1448 AH will be born following the astronomical new moon conjunction, marking the start of the new lunar month.

A further conjunction between the Moon and Venus will occur on July 17, visible in the evening sky, as the Moon passes close to the bright planet.

The month will conclude with the full moon on July 29, when the lunar disk appears fully illuminated in the “Saad Bulaa” constellation. This full moon is widely known as the “Deer Moon,” a traditional name linked to seasonal changes observed in North American indigenous cultures.

The Al-Ujairi Scientific Center noted that these events provide a valuable opportunity for astronomy enthusiasts in Kuwait to observe celestial movements under suitable viewing conditions.