You
may have noticed that there was little mention of Mercury,
first planet from the Sun in awhile. Why? Well, it was simply
obscured by the Sun's glare, but now, that's about to change. While
Mercury will be at its best come mid month, it's already up (albeit
low) in the predawn Eastern sky. To see Mercury, scout out a location
with virtually no obstruction near the horizon, which is where the
speedy planet will appear. How low will you need to look? About three
degrees up from the horizon. To simulate, a little finger held at
arm's length spans about a degree of sky. Needless to say, binoculars
are a must!
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