Mercury well placed tonight

[andrew63]

If you've yet to see this elusive planet it is nicely placed now, almost in a line with Venus - a few degrees over.   

andrew

[Siriusmeg]

Just seen it  (for the first time   ) - thanks for the advice.  Tricky to spot at first as it was so much dimmer!

[Astro Imp]

Damn!!! missed it, will hope for a clear night to-morrow.

[ArmyAirForce]

I shot the pair through my 80ED while Venus was visible but Mercury was still lost in the bright sky. They were close to the roof tops while I was looking out of the upstairs window. A little while later, they had dropped into the 'V' between two house roofs, and by then, the sky was dark enough to see the pair naked eye. I've been trying to see and image them all week, but after a number of clear days, each Sun set has seen cloud, rain or snow, blocking the view to the South West. Tonight was my last chance to have them both in the field of view on the 80ED, so I'm really pleased to have caught them. Zooming in on the original picture, you can see Mercury as half phase and Venus as almost full.

[jabeoo1]

Really nice to finally see this elusive little dot (1st time).  Neptune & Pluto I have yet to see.   

[FenlandPaul]

Saw it for the second time this evening with the wife and kids while queuing on the motorway for an hour. It kept us amused for a short while (not long enough for our 2 year old, unfortunately!!). I can't believe I've managed to overlook it for so long!

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