Mercury at Greatest Eastern Elongation: Mercury will be well-positioned in the western sky from March 6-14. During this time Mercury will set about 1-1/2 hours after sundown. |
Mercury on March 9th: This was absolutely the best observation of Mercury that I have every made. Get it while it's high! Gary A. Becker digital photography... |
Mercury on March 12th was graced by a two and a half day old moon. Greatest eastern elongation occurred at 1 p.m., EST, six hours earlier. Gary A. Becker digital photography... |
Mercury on March 14th: It just cannot get any better than this. Mercury was as distinctly visible to the unaided eye as it is in this 7:10 p.m. telephoto image taken from Coopersburg, PA. Mercury was easier to see on March 14, than it was on March 9. Gary A. Becker digital photography... |
Mercury on March 16th: Still bright, but definitely fading, Mercury should remain visible for four or five more days. This picture was taken at 7:15 p.m. at a magnification of approximately two. Gary A. Becker digital image... |