During the evening hours of the summer of 2005, there will be numerous opportunities to observe several of the brighter planets as they move along their respective orbits, overtaking and passing one another, performing a planetary dance with the choreography set to orbital speeds. With the exception of Mars, the visible planets will all be in the evening skies for at least the first part of the summer. This article provides information on planet viewing, meteor showers, space missions, and the biggest full Moon of the year that can all be seen in the astronomical offerings of the summer of 2005. Calendars of the moon phases and summer celestial events are included along with a brief list of Internet resources.