PCC News Monthly July 2017 | Page 6

The Sky This Month Welcome to our night-time sky. Please enjoy this monthʼs tidbits of knowledge. We are lucky to live in a dark-sky area where the heavens can shine through. I hope you enjoy the sky and perhaps learn a thing or two. Happy star gazing! Brrrr – You might need a coat to watch the fireworks this year. On July 3 rd , the Earth will be at Aphelion, which is the furthest point away from the Sun in the Earthʼs orbit. The Earth will be 94,505,901 miles from the Sun – three percent further than in winter! It s