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Probably best observed around sunset, 4pm ish, Jupiter and Saturn will be just over 6 arc minutes apart, close enough to fit into the field of view at high power. Altitude will be 14 degrees, higher if you can pick them up earlier. View the calendar event

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Mars less than a degree from the Moon View the calendar event

Saturday 18th July 2020 The Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth. EX10 0NY Planetarium Shows Space Detectives Guest Speakers Sir Norman Lockyers Historic telescope tours Solar Observing Trade Stands and Exhibitions Group Talks and Displays Food Available www.southwestastrofair.com Trade & Exhibition Stand Welcome Mailto:astrofair@normanlockyer.com View the calendar event

Maximum morning elongation View the calendar event

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Venus and Mercury will be in close conjunction this evening, approx 1.25 degrees apart and 15 degrees altitude (for Venus) as the Sun sets at 8.57 in London View the calendar event

Venus and Mercury will be in close conjunction this evening, approx 1.5 degrees apart and 15 degrees altitude (for Venus) as the Sun sets at 8.55 in London View the calendar event

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Another widefield view, this time with Mars View the calendar event

On April 3rd 2020 Venus sits within the M45 star group View the calendar event

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Maximum evening elongation View the calendar event

Widefield opportunity to see these three together in the morning sky. View the calendar event