Thursday, 27 February 2025

Mercury Falling - Venus so bright.

I was hoping for a glimpse of Mercury this evening; luck was on my side.


After daydreaming over the beautiful Newgale sunset, it wasn't long before Venus made an appearance.


Followed a short time later by the winged messenger, Mercury.


You can just make out Mercury a little above where the two slim clouds almost meet.

It's only the second time Helen and I have seen the winged messenger this year. 

Though considering I haven't spotted Mercury for several years, that's not a bad innings !

Just before we drove away from Newgale; under the cover of darkness, Helen noticed that Venus was casting an amazing pathway of light across the bay. 


Absolutely wonderful, the perfect way to end tonight's inferior planet viewing. 

Both Venus and Mercury will be closely watched over the next week, they are visually getting closer to each other at the moment.

Should make for an interesting future viewing session.


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Mercury Falling - Venus so bright.

I was hoping for a glimpse of Mercury this evening; luck was on my side. After daydreaming over the beautiful Newgale sunset, it wasn't ...