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In 2008, Mercury best in mid-May

the planet Mercury

Now is the time to catch the planet Mercury in the evening. Mercury is the innermost planet of our solar system. It’s often difficult or impossible to see, because it stays close to the sun’s glare. But as seen from Earth now, Mercury is swinging to its greatest distance east of the sun. That means it’s showing up in the western sky after sunset.

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posted May 13, 2008 in by Bruce McClure
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