g day Mono
+1 for Mars if, at that time, you started to see it late in June.
prior to late June it may have been Antares, a red giant star - the belly of the scorpion. Antares roughly means "like Mars".
free apps are available for smart phones/devices with inbuilt compass and gyros that ID objects in the view you hold the device up to. its a great way to learn your way around, and get drawn into learning more.
regards, L