Spectacular solar system trio in the sky on July 18

LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - It's a trio to see on Saturday night. According to Astronomy.com three of the solar system's brightest objects will form a spectacular group on the evening of July 18th.

Venus and Jupiter have been visible through the week, but will be joined by a waxing crescent Moon on Saturday evening.

If you're into numbers, you'll find that the  9% per cent illuminated Moon will be less than one degree from Venus and about 6 degrees from the second-brightest planet, Jupiter.

Make a note of time for Saturday evenings event, the display will be visible only until about 9-9:30 as noted by Astronomy.com.

As for the weather Saturday evening, clouds may hamper viewing for folks in the west and northwest south plains where more evening showers will be possible.

The weekend will feature mostly fair skies overnight in all areas and plenty of sun during the day.

You can expect highs of 94-98 for the Lubbock and central south plains while areas along and east of the Caprock will be near 100 degrees in the afternoon.

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