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[mibn2cweus]

For those fortunate enough to have a clear view of the western horison, just after sunset over the next few evenings, look for a close grouping of Venus, Mercury and Jupiter as they soon follow the Sun as it sinks below the horison in the west/northwest.

Although not necessary, all three should fit neatly within the field of view of binoculars if you have them . . . but DON'T look through them until after the Sun has dropped completely below the horison to avoid permanent damage to your eyes.

[mibn2cweus]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPthe9e-T18

[Teddio]

Thanks Mibs. This is a great opportunity to find Mercury. So few people have seen it.

[naomi24]

Thanks Mibs. :o)

[mibn2cweus]

Your chances of catching a glimpse of this trio will be improved if you can find an unobstructed horison in the vicinity of where the Sun sets. The planets will also drop below the horison about one hour latter.

If there are clouds on the horison at sunset there's another chance for clear skies tomorrow evening.

Good luck! :o)

[mibn2cweus]

. . . ^ later ^