WATCH THE DANCE OF 3 PLANETS AND THE MOON THIS WEEK
Hey, Space Placers!
As seen from the whole Earth today, June 15, the sun’s innermost planet, Mercury, is farthest from the sunset. That means it’s in the best place to observe for this evening apparition. Notice that a line between blazing Venus and bright Jupiter points to fainter Mercury, low in the west. Look for them after sunset. Mercury will slip away before the end of the month.
Chart via EarthSky
Tonight, Monday, June 15, go outside as it starts to get dark. Look to the West from a spot that gives you the best clear view of the horizon.
Brilliant Venus will be your guide to Jupiter and Mercury. This week is our best view of elusive and swift Mercury.
The three planets and a young crescent waxing Moon will dance in the sky changing their positions each night. The Moon will pass all three planets.
For the planets this is due to their movement in the sky as well as our own planet's orbiting the Sun.
The Moon orbits Earth resulting in its ever changing phases and movement in our sky.
On the 17th brilliant Venus and the Moon will be an eye-catching sky scene. Earlier in the day the Moon will have covered, or occulted, Venus in the daytime sky.
Get your smartphones and cameras out to take some astropics. The planets and the Moon will image nicely.
Clear skies, everyone!
Sky Guy In VA
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