On 11 April, Mercury will be at its furthest distance from the sun as viewed from Earth. That makes it the best time to look for the planet, particularly if you are in the northern hemisphere
On 11 April 2023, the planet Mercury will be at greatest elongation, which is the best time to look for it in the night sky. Since Mercury is the innermost planet of the solar system, it usually appears close to the sun in the sky, making it tricky to spot – so grab this opportunity while you can.Greatest elongation means the planet is at its furthest distance from the sun as viewed from Earth. For Mercury, this means there is a chance to spot it, but you will still have to be quick.
It will be easier to see in the northern hemisphere because this half of Earth is currently angled towards the sun, meaning Mercury will appear higher above the horizon than it will in the southern hemisphere.Look towards the western horizon as soon as the sun has set. It might still be quite light outside, but you should be able to make out the glow of Mercury with the naked eye. Binoculars will give you a better view.
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