elongation
notableMercury at western elongation
Mercury reaches a maximum apparent separation of 27.4° from the Sun in the morning sky.
Where to look
Look low near dawn or dusk as appropriate; local horizon and twilight determine whether it is observable.
Technical source record
2.1.19 · 2025-04-21T18:41:14.985Z · retrieved 2026-09-30
Calculated by: Astronomy Engine SearchMaxElongation; apparent geocentric elongation.
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