Mercury's Greatest Eastern Elongation on June 15
Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. June 14: Irene nears opposition This afternoon, Mercury reaches greatest eastern elongation at 4 P.M. EDT, standing 25° from the Sun. You’ll find the solar system’s smallest planet in the evening sky, now shining at magnitude 0.5. Half an hour after sunset, Continue reading "The Sky Today on Monday, June 15: Mercury at greatest eastern elongation" The post The Sky Today on Monday, June 15: Mercury at
Astronomy enthusiasts are encouraged to observe the sky this week. On June 14, Mercury will reach its greatest eastern elongation at 4 PM EDT, appearing 25 degrees away from the Sun. The planet will be visible in the evening sky with a brightness of magnitude 0.5. Observers can spot it half an hour after sunset. The event is highlighted in the latest Sky This Week column. This is a notable occurrence for stargazers. The post was originally published by Astronomy Magazine.
It offers an opportunity for astronomy enthusiasts to observe a significant planetary event.
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