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Mercury and Venus will be at their closest until 2033 tonight, but may be hard to spot – Space.com
They won’t be closer until Nov. 5, 2033.
Mercury and Venus will appear close to each other just after sunset on Friday, May 28, in the west-northwestern sky. They may be difficult to spot. Look for Mercury to the left of Venus. (Image credit: Starry Night)
If you’re up for an observing challenge, Venus and Mercury will meet in the night sky Friday (May 28) for their closest encounter until Nov. 5, 2033.
The pair of planets will be visible low in the western sky for roughly 30 to 40 minutes after sunset, according to EarthSky
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