On Thursday, February 19, Mercury reaches its longest elongation east!
This makes this week a great time to try spotting the planet in the evening sky! At its longest elongation, Mercury appears furthest from the Sun in our sky, meaning less interference from sunlight and a better chance to observe the planet shortly after sunset, low on the western horizon.
Clear skies and happy observing!
Image Credit: NASA
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Poppy observing some flowers she picked from a garden

Art Reward by TailsMilesPrower8

Poppy Buneary belongs to ME

#Poppy #Buneary #Bunny #Rabbit #Pokemon #Girl #Baby #Cute #Diaper #Nappy #Babyfur #Diaperfur #Cape #Flowers #Observing

love me like a sailor🌊

#sea #sailing #sky #clouds #sunset #observing

Barred Owl in the Trees — A barred owl observes from a tree branch, its distinctive markings clearly visible. These owls, *Strix varia*, are commonly found in wooded areas across North America. The owl's watchful gaze adds a touch of wildness to the scene.

#Observing #BarredOwl #Owl #NorthAmerica #Wild #TreeBranch #Trees #WoodedArea

Albuquerque Twilight Panorama — The sprawling lights of Albuquerque shimmer below the peaks of the Sandia Mountains at twilight. This breathtaking view from Sandia Peak showcases the beauty of the New Mexico landscape, blending urban and natural elements seamlessly. It's a peaceful and awe-inspiring sight.

#Observing #Sightseeing #City #Albuquerque #NewMexico #SandiaMountains #SandiaPeak #Usa #AweInspiring #Dramatic

A couple shots of the Moon-Venus conjunction this morning. A bit of earthshine too.

#Moon #Venus #Observing

I recently got that you can watch the Voyagers in real time right on the NASA website:

https://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/status/

It's fantastic!

#voyager #NASA #tech #observing #space

Where Are Voyager 1 and 2 Now?

Both Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 have reached "interstellar space" and each continue their unique journey deeper into the cosmos.

NASA Science

I recently got that you can watch the Voyagers in real time right on the NASA website:

https://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/status/

It's fantastic!

#voyager #NASA #tech #observing #space

Where Are Voyager 1 and 2 Now?

Both Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 have reached "interstellar space" and each continue their unique journey deeper into the cosmos.

NASA Science

Early Tuesday morning (like 0430h MT), in Edmonton, if you have a clear east horizon, you'll be able to see Jupiter and Venus, the latter being brighter, low and very close to each other...just a little bit north of due east.

Also, if you look south and up, you'll see a waning gibbous Moon and Saturn just below and left of it.

#Astronomy #Observing #Saturn #Jupiter #Venus #Moon