Mercury will be farthest from the sun on Tuesday (Aug. 19), granting early risers a perfect opportunity to spot the fleet-footed world somewhat separated from the glare of our parent star. Mercury ...

Mercury, often considered the “elusive planet,” is notoriously difficult to observe due to its proximity to the Sun. However, December 2025 brings a rare opportunity for skywatchers to spot this ...

Mercury reaches its point of greatest eastern elongation on Friday (July 4), presenting an excellent opportunity to spot the rocky planet during its evening apparition in the post-sunset sky. The ...

Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. December 29: Colorful M41 Mercury may be a bright ...

Astronomy magazine highlights an upcoming favorable viewing opportunity for the planet Mercury. Mercury's observation is infrequent due to its proximity to the Sun and resulting low altitude in the ...

This month the evening skies are ablaze with planets: Venus, Mars, and Saturn are all shining brightly. Jupiter is also present, but dropping rapidly behind the sun. This concentration of planets in ...

If you've never sighted this rocky little world for yourself, you'll never get a better opportunity than right now to see it. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...