horse chestnuts

The horse chestnut trees in Harvey West park bloomed late this year. The blossom structures have not yet fallen off, but that's not their most striking feature. Their leaves are turning brown. They stand out among the other trees looking pale and sickly.

the evening sky into August

Look to the west on any evening opportunity during the next two to three weeks.

Mercury is nearing greatest elongation, but it is already close. In the mean time Venus is rushing along toward Mars and Saturn.

Mars will pass Saturn at the end of July, but within the first week of August Venus will rush up to be with them both, while Mercury still hangs about as high as it can.