Summer constellations are those best seen in the evening night sky from late June to late September in the northern hemisphere. Summer is another great time for stargazing. Here are seven constellations that make up the Northern Hemisphere's lineup in this season:
| Aquila | Altair | At mag. 0.76. Mentioned in the movie 'Forbidden Planet' |
| Cygnus | Albireo | Colorful double at mag. 5.8 |
| Hercules | M13 Globular | Large and bright at mag. 5.8 |
| Lyra | M57 Ring Nebula | Small but bright planetary nebula at mag. 8.7 |
| Ophiuchus | M10 Globular | At mag. 6.6 with a bright core |
| Sagittarius | M22 Globular | Very large at mag. 5. My favorite over M13 |
| Scorpius | M4 Globular | Large and bright near Antares at mag. 5.6 |
Each of the above constellations contain many deep sky objects to observe this month with the exception of Aquila that does not contain anything worth noting. Don't forget to look for the Summer Triangle consisting of the three stars Vega, Deneb and Altair.
Clear and Dark Skies, Dave Holland