Current Info for Observer
as of 04/18/2024 5:38 a.m.
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General Info
as of 04/18/2024 5:38 a.m.
| Type | Planet |
| Constellation | Pisces |
| Magnitude | 3.34 |
| Orbits | Sun |
| Right ascension | 1:06:04.28 (Hours) |
| Declination | 7:38:56.4 (Deg) |
| % illuminated | 4.464 |
| Distance from Earth | 0.58149AU |
| Distance from Sun | 0.44542AU |
| Elongation | -10:32:59.0 |
| Mass | 0.055 ⊕ |
The first of 8 planets in our solar system | |
☉ Solar Masses ⊕ Earth Masses j Jupiter Masses
cyc66 (2891)
Celestron Omni XLT 150
75 points
Great day for solar observing! This is the first time I've been able to observe Mercury as I have a poor view of the horizon. Watching it move across the sun was particularly interesting as it's hard to believe something can orbit that fast.
Austin (5562)
Naked eye
75 points
Finally up early enough to see Mercury, a shining point in the red glow of the rising sun.
HamilTiller (5560)
Celestron 127eq
75 points
Finally hauled myself out of bed to take a look at the two planets I hadn't seen through my telescope: Mars and Mercury. Mercury appeared to be yellowish, and looked like it was in the gibbous phase. Very pretty, the only naked-eye planet I hadn't (knowingly) seen even without the scope.
mnastro (4583)
7x50 Binos
75 points
Great view of Venus, Jupiter, Mars and Mercury in one section of the sky! Finally saw Mercury, it's been a long wait!
Exoplanet1 (1645)
Naked eye
75 points
Saw this elusive planet while in conjuction with brighter venus.
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