Mercury reaches its greatest elongation, 26 degrees east of the sun on July 4. From latitude 40 degrees north, the ...

Friday, July 4 Mercury reaches its greatest eastern elongation from the Sun, standing 26° from our star at 1 A.M. EDT. We’ll ...

The best time to view Mercury through a telescope is when it lies at one of its elongations, either farthest west of the Sun in the eastern morning sky or farthest east of the Sun in the evening sky.

If you’ve never viewed Mercury through a telescope before, and you’re hoping for the rich surface detail of Jupiter or Saturn, think again. It’s not exactly a showpiece planet.

Science; Space; Transit of Mercury: Astronomer uses pig's eye to demonstrate gruesome effects of staring directly at the Sun through a telescope Warning: This video is not for the faint-hearted.

Through Sept. 14, Mercury is far enough away from the sun to be seen while it's still dark outside. Your best bet is to catch it between now and Sept. 10.

They’ve made a telescope with a far weirder component: liquid mercury. The International Liquid Mirror Telescope (ILMT) , situated atop a mountain in the Himalayas, has a spinning vat of liquid ...

But this week, it's Mercury's turn. As the moon makes its monthly journey around the Earth, it has regular close encounters with planets and stars along its path.

Space.com: Find out how to see the Nov. 8 transit of Mercury across the sun's disk safely, with a telescope or on the Web. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on ...

Through Sept. 14, Mercury is far enough away from the sun to be seen while it's still dark outside. Your best bet is to catch it between now and Sept. 10. What's the best time to see Mercury?