Catch Mercury in the Evening Sky! 🌟 Have you ever spotted Mercury with your own eyes? From February 19–21, the smallest and fastest planet in our solar system puts on its best evening show of 2026. Look toward the west-southwestern horizon about 30–45 minutes after sunset. Mercury will appear as a bright point of light (around magnitude −0.4), shining more strongly than most stars. You’ll see it above brilliant Venus, which sits lower near the horizon, while Saturn glows softly nearby. Skywatch

Catch Mercury after sunset! 🌅 On October 29, look low in the western sky to spot the elusive innermost planet. Because Mercury never strays far from the Sun, wait until the Sun has fully set before scanning the horizon. With the Sun safely below the horizon, you’ll have a brief window of twilight to catch Mercury’s soft glow. ✨🔭 #Mercury #Astronomy #NightSky | Celestron