Spectacular Night Sky Photos by Stargazers (July 2014)

Moon and Venus Rising Over Atlantic Ocean at Belmar, New Jersey

Mike Black/mikeblackphotography.com

Astrophotographer Mike Black sent in a photo of the moon and Venus rising over the Atlantic Ocean at Belmar, New Jersey. Photo taken on the morning of June 24, 2014.

Yoga By The Honey Moon

Mark Gee

Astrophotographer Mark Gee sent in a photo of a friend practicing yoga in front of a rising moon, the “Honey Moon.” Image obtained June 13, 2014, in New Zealand.

The Milky Way Over Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Florida

Andrew Taber

Astrophotographer Andrew Taber sent in a photo of the Milky Way glowing over Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Florida, taken in May 2014.

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