Tuesday, July 1 Did you know that in 1963 the U.S. postmaster introduced the ZIP code on this day?
Friday, July 4 is the U.S national holiday Independence Day. The day marks the historic date in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress. The document stated that the American colonies were tired of being ruled by Great Britain and they wanted to become their own country.
Enjoy watching your neighborhood fireworks to celebrate, and don’t forget your binoculars!
Thursday, July 10 is the full moon known as Buck Moon named after the male deer (bucks) whose antlers are fully grown and covered in velvet during this time. According to some spiritual practices a full moon in July is a time of growth, transformation, and potential for new beginnings.
Sunday, July 20 On this day in 1969 astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the moon.
Birding Festival
July 30-August 2 Southwest Wings Summer Festival Sierra Vista AZ
Star Parties
July 20-25 Nebraska Star PartyValentine, NE
July 22-26 Almost Heaven Star Party Spruce Knob, WV
July 22-27 Table Mountain Star Party Washington State Jameson Lake, WA
July 24-27 Stellafane Springfield, VT
