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 ...

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

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The rocky world will be visible for a brief window after sunset. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Mercury reaches its point of ...