Science
Mercury is at a unique point in its orbit — here’s how to see it – Inverse
Mercury will reach its greatest eastern elongation on Saturday, appearing at its brightest in our skies.
Compared to Mars and Venus,
Mercury may not be the most famous of the solar system’s planets. But in truth, it is a treasure as the smallest and nearest planet to the Sun, it is a truly rare sight in our night skies.
This weekend offers a special treat for Mercury fans. The tiny but mighty planet will swing to its furthest position away from the Sun, making it just barely visible in our own night skies.
What’s happening
On Saturday, Mercury will reach a point in its orbit known as “maximum elongation.”…
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