Maximum elongation of Mercury west of the Sun

Maximum elongation of Mercury west of the Sun

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The planet Mercury will reach its greatest elongation west of Sun this February 16.

You will find it flush with the southeastern horizon in the dawn light, around 6:30 a.m. UT.

Low on the horizon, an open site is advised.

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