Venus takes center stage with 2 easy-to-see sky shows this July. Here's when and where to look

A woman looks at a sky full of stars.

Between July 7 and July 17, Venus will put on two evening-sky shows: first passing close to Regulus, the brightest star in Leo the Lion, and then appearing near a waxing crescent moon.

Both events are easy to see with the naked eye and offer excellent opportunities for casual skywatchers and photographers alike.