Sky Guy Viewing ALERT!!! 8-16-16: See Mercury At Its Best Tonight AND All 5 Naked Eye Planets
Hey Space Placers!
Mercury is farthest from the Sun tonight so look in the West after sunset to find it.
Here is a chart to help you find not only Mercury, but Jupiter and Venus as well.
An unobscured view of the Western horizon is a must and binoculars will help immensely.
After you have seen the three take a turn to the left, South, and see Mars and Saturn in the South to see all 5 classical naked eye planets in one session.
Here's to clear skies!
Sky Guy in VA
Mercury is farthest from the Sun tonight so look in the West after sunset to find it.
Here is a chart to help you find not only Mercury, but Jupiter and Venus as well.
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Credit: EarthSky.org |
After you have seen the three take a turn to the left, South, and see Mars and Saturn in the South to see all 5 classical naked eye planets in one session.
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Credit: EarthSky.org |
Sky Guy in VA
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